Exhibit 23.1


                    Consent of Independent Public Accountants

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report on
the consolidated financial statements of Edison Mission Holdings Co., dated
November 5, 1999 included in the prospectus, which is part of this registration
statement and to the incorporation by reference of our report on the
consolidated financial statements of Edison Mission Energy, dated March 15, 1999
included in Edison Mission Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and to all references to our Firm included in or made a
part of the prospectus, which is part of this registration statement.


                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 7, 2000