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Protests filed over the details of proposed #Diablo_Canyon shutdown

Protests filed over the details of proposed Diablo Canyon shutdown It’s been less than three months since Pacific Gas & Electric, along with an assortment of groups including environmentalists, announced its intention to shut down the last remaining nuclear power plant in California — Diablo Canyon. Now the protests have been filed. And the groups … Continue reading Protests filed over the details of proposed #Diablo_Canyon shutdown

After #New_York props up nuclear power generation sector, is #Pennsylvania next?

After New York props up nuclear power generation sector, is Pennsylvania next? Early in August, nuclear operators in New York got the breather they’ve been wishing for in other states: a way to keep struggling nuclear reactors afloat in a tough market by paying subsidies to the plants for not emitting carbon dioxide. As part … Continue reading After #New_York props up nuclear power generation sector, is #Pennsylvania next?

#Georgia officials were right to keep the nuclear door open

Georgia officials were right to keep the nuclear door open The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) recently decided to maintain the nuclear energy option for the state while also increasing renewables-based power generation. This represents long-term integrated resource planning that’s in sharp contrast with states that have allowed their beliefs in renewable energy to override … Continue reading #Georgia officials were right to keep the nuclear door open

#PG_E files #Diablo closure plan with #CPUC as pro-nuclear group works to derail it

PG&E files Diablo closure plan with CPUC as pro-nuclear group works to derail it A joint proposal by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to shut down San Luis Obispo County’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant over the next nine years has been formally filed with the state’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Several environmental groups … Continue reading #PG_E files #Diablo closure plan with #CPUC as pro-nuclear group works to derail it

#PG_E proposes the elimination of nuclear energy from California’s #energy portfolio

PG&E proposes the elimination of nuclear energy from California’s energy portfolio The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), in collaboration with several labor and environmental groups, proposed a new 2025 energy strategy on Thursday to eliminate nuclear energy in California and replace it with renewable energy. “The members of this diverse coalition believe this joint … Continue reading #PG_E proposes the elimination of nuclear energy from California’s #energy portfolio