Energy & Science
California Says Federal Funds Key to Keeping Nuke Plant Open
- Governor Newsom’s office seeks clarity on funding eligibility
- California considering extending life of Diablo Canyon plant
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California asked the Biden administration whether its last nuclear plant could qualify for federal funds as it grapples with potential electricity shortfalls.
In a letter to US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said federal money will be a key factor as it evaluates whether it can temporarily extend the life of the Diablo Canyon plant beyond its planned 2025 retirement.