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California weighs extending Diablo Canyon and enabling new reactors
The proposal would extend the life of the state’s last nuclear plant and also allow construction of additional reactors to support California’s clean energy goals.
The New York Times Business reports that California is considering extending the operating life of Diablo Canyon, the state’s last nuclear power plant.
The state is also weighing whether to permit the construction of new reactors as part of efforts to meet its clean energy objectives.
The article frames the discussions as a potential way to add low-carbon power in support of California’s broader clean energy goals.