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Diablo Canyon Power Plant License Extension

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Source: LAist

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The Diablo Canyon Power Plant, California's last nuclear power plant and largest clean energy producer, has been approved to stay operational while federal regulators review an application to extend its license for another five years. The plant generates enough carbon-free electricity to meet the needs of 3 million residents and provides nearly 9% of the state's electricity supply. The extension a

Status
Prospective
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
San Luis Obispo County, California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
LAist

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The project “Diablo Canyon Power Plant License Extension” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from LAist.

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2026-07-22

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The Diablo Canyon Power Plant, California's last nuclear power plant and largest clean energy producer, has been approved to stay operational while federal regulators review an application to extend its license for another five years. The plant generates enough carbon-free electricity to meet the needs of 3 million residents and provides nearly 9% of the state's electricity supply. The extension aims to help California meet energy reliability needs during its clean energy transition.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

State

California

City

San Luis Obispo County

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

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2025-11-26

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