Nuclear Public Hearings Scheduled for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Closure Both hearings will be held October 20. Clarion Energy Content Directors 10.19.2016 Share By Editors of Power Engineering The California Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a pair of public hearings related to the proposed closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. Both hearings will be held October 20. Pacific Gas & Electric filed the proposal for a closure in August. As of now, the operating license for Unit 1 expires on November 2, 2024, while the license for Unit 2 expires on August 26, 2025. PG&E announced they would like to replace Diablo Canyon’s combined 2,200-MW generating capacity with emission-free resources. Related Articles Dominion Energy approved to extend North Anna Power Station operations for 20 more years South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee TVA approves more funding for advanced nuclear reactors A robot’s attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan’s damaged nuclear reactor is suspended
