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Diablo Canyon Lobby Group Launches Push For State Approval Of Plant Lifetime Extension

By Nigel Davies
29 April 2026

NRC approved renewal of operating licence for 20 years, but backing needed from California

Diablo Canyon Lobby Group Launches Push For State Approval Of Plant Lifetime Extension
The two-unit Diablo Canyon nuclear power station provides around 9% of California’s electricity demands. Courtesy PG&E.
A group of business, labour and regional organisations have formed a coalition called Diablo Canyon 2045 to push for the state of California to amend its legislation so it can grant a lifetime extension to its sole commercial nuclear power station.

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