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Diablo Canyon Power Plant Operation Extension

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Source: AOL

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The Diablo Canyon Power Plant, California's last remaining nuclear power plant, has been approved for a multi-decade extension of operations until 2045 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The plant provides about 8.5% of California's power and is a significant source of clean energy for the state. The extension ensures continued clean electricity supply to around 4 million Californians and

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

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The project “Diablo Canyon Power Plant Operation Extension” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from AOL.

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2026-07-22

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The Diablo Canyon Power Plant, California's last remaining nuclear power plant, has been approved for a multi-decade extension of operations until 2045 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The plant provides about 8.5% of California's power and is a significant source of clean energy for the state. The extension ensures continued clean electricity supply to around 4 million Californians and supports nearly 20% of the state's clean energy and 10% of its total electricity. The California state legislature still needs to approve the extension.

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Energy

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

California

City

San Luis Obispo

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AOL

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear

Article published date

2026-04-14

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