Why is Diablo Canyon seeking to extend its operating licenses?
PG&E is seeking 20-year license extensions for each unit to ensure the long term availability of a valuable source of clean, affordable and reliable electricity for more than 3 million northern and central California homes. Replacing Diablo Canyon’s more than 18,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually would require California residents and businesses to invest in additional energy infrastructure. By not extending Diablo Canyon’s licenses, it would remove an existing clean, safe, affordable and reliable source of electricity. While the licensing process is clearly defined, the time required to complete this process is not easy to predict. For that reason, we believe it is prudent to initiate the process now to assure we will have sufficient time to meet our obligations of providing reliable, affordable and clean power. Most U.S. nuclear power plants, like Diablo Canyon, received an initial 40-year operating license from the NRC. Many nuclear plant owners across the country are seekin
