Tag: nuclear power in California
Friends of Earth Sues DOE Over $1.1 Billion Diablo Canyon Plant Extension Funding
The environmental group Friends of Earth sued the United States Department of Energy on Wednesday over the $1.1 billion the Department gave the state to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open until at least 2030, citing that they...
CPUC Votes To Extend Life Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Through 2030
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant t0 2030 on Thursday, passing one of the final hurdles to guarantee to keep the plant operating throughout the decade amidst continued environmental...
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to Remain Open As License Renewal Is Considered
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Thursday that the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, Diablo Canyon, will be exempted and will continue to operate while the license renewal application is considered. The debate over extending the...
Department of Energy Awards $1.1 Billion In Funding For Diablo Canyon Plant Extension
The United States Department of Energy announced on Monday that $1.1 billion would be awarded to fund the short-term extension of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County well into the next decade. The debate over...
Energy Challenges to Continue Despite Gov. Newsom Signing Diablo Canyon Extension Bill
Following Gavin Newsom’s signing of a bill this weekend to allow Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to operate for another 5 years, many are scrambling to seek final approvals for not only final hurdles to keep the plant open, but...
California Lawmakers Vote To Save Diablo Canyon and Keep the Lights On
A bill that would extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plant in San Luis Obispo County past the original 2025 closure date was passed by the California Legislature August 31st, the final day of the 2022 legislative...