California regulators approve Diablo Canyon extension with land conservation deal

Published 20:05 on December 12, 2025 / Last updated at 20:05 on December 12, 2025 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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California's last operating nuclear power plant cleared a key regulatory hurdle Thursday when the state Coastal Commission approved its continued operation through 2030, leaving just one state vote and final federal approval before extended operations can proceed.
California's last operating nuclear power plant cleared a key regulatory hurdle Thursday when the state Coastal Commission approved its continued operation through 2030, leaving just one state vote and final federal approval before extended operations can proceed.


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