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US Regulators Grant California's Last Nuclear Power Plant 20-Year ...
The 20-year federal renewal keeps the plant running through 2045, but PG&E still needs state approval to operate past 2030.
- On Thursday, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted Diablo Canyon a 20-year license extension, allowing the plant to operate until 2045. This federal decision marks the NRC's 100th operating license renewal for a U.S. power plant.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers initiated the extension process in 2022 via Senate Bill 846 to secure reliable, carbon-free electricity amid potential grid shortages and growing demand.
- The facility generates about 2,200 megawatts of energy, providing roughly 9% of California's electricity and supporting the daily needs of around 4 million residents.
- Despite federal approval, Pacific Gas and Electric Company must obtain permission from the California State Legislature to operate the plant beyond 2030, a requirement set by current state law.
- Environmental groups continue to challenge the plant's operation, citing earthquake risks and water discharge concerns, creating legal uncertainty about the facility's long-term role in California's energy future.
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California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant approved to operate another 20 years (PCG:NYSE)
PG&E’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California received approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate another 20 years, with its license now stretching until 2045.
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Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Can Operate Another 20 Years, NRC Says
Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant — the last of its kind in California — has received federal approval to operate another 20 years, with its license now stretching until 2045. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will issue PG&E a 20-year operating license for the power plant, the utility announced during a news conference at the facility on Thursday. However, PG&E will also need permission from the state Legislature to keep the power plant op…
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