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Text circulated to California lawmakers by Governor Gavin Newsom says continued operation of the state's only nuclear power plant for an additional five to ten years is critical to ensure energy system reliability and minimise greenhouse gas emissions. It would authorise a loan of up to USD1.4 billion to extend the plant's operating lifetime.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 17 August 2022
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/California-governor-proposes-legislation-to-keep-D
The premature shutdown of Diablo Canyon units 1 and 2 will "inflict grave harm to California's economy and environment," according to the American Nuclear Society (ANS). The closure of California's last remaining nuclear power plant will cause more grid instability and rolling blackouts for the state because Diablo Canyon reliably supplies about 10% of in-state power, it says. Former US energy secretaries Steven Chu and Ernest Moniz have also called for the decision to shut down the plant to be reassessed.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Saturday, 27 November 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Calls-for-Diablo-Canyon-shut-down-to-be-reconsider