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California utilities, including PG&E, face scrutiny over costs and nuclear plant operations. Experts warn of potential rate hikes and challenges in meeting electricity demand without additional power plants. Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure in 2025 amid safety concerns and opposition to nuclear power.
California regulators had slated Diablo Canyon Power Plant for closure in 2025, following decades of intense opposition to nuclear power and amid growing questions about its seismic safety. https://t.co/PKTGzzwbIe
PG&E, California’s biggest utility, expects to meet surging demand for electricity without significantly adding to its fleet of power plants, according to Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe. https://t.co/g0B6pb8Wqd
We investigate: Some experts believe that keeping the aging Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open for five years may cost dramatically more than what PG&E previously indicated. Some fear that could also trigger more rate hikes. https://t.co/Dn4gPYDEVu