Why is extending Diablo Canyon’s licenses necessary?
Although the energy mix that will be in place after Diablo Canyon’s current licenses have expired has yet to be determined, extending Diablo Canyon’s licenses for another 20 years through 2044 and 2045 for units 1 and 2 respectively, will help ensure California will be able to meet the state’s future energy demands with affordable, baseload, clean electricity, while allowing time for newer technologies to more fully develop. Diablo Canyon provides low cost, carbon-free electricity for more than 3 million northern and central California homes. Extending Diablo Canyon’s operating licenses for another 20 years is a necessary step toward meeting the state’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals and meeting increasing energy demands in California.
