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Newsom Introduces Bill to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Open
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Newsom Introduces Bill to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Open

Proposed bill would keep the plant open for 5 to 10 years, provide funding through a forgivable loan, and streamline regulatory approval of an extension.

Aug 15, 2022
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California Governor Gavin Newsom presented draft legislation that includes an extension of the 2,250 MW Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant by 10 years to 2035. The extension would authorize a forgivable $1.4 billion loan for plant owner Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and streamline environmental reviews. The plant is the largest power source in California…

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