California’s only nuclear power plant gets 20-year extension from federal regulators

Federal regulators approved a 20-year license extension for Diablo Canyon, California’s only nuclear power plant, opening the door for operations through 2045. The decision now sets up a major debate over whether the state will allow the plant to keep running beyond 2030.

What you’ll learn

• What the NRC approved and what it means for Diablo Canyon
• Why the decision raises pressure on California lawmakers
• How the debate is shaping up among state leaders, industry and environmental groups

Why this matters

The future of Diablo Canyon is central to California’s energy, reliability and climate debates.

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