Nuclear in California

“Diablo Canyon, the last remaining nuclear power plant in the state, generates over 8% of California’s electricity, including 17% of the state’s carbon-free electricity, and is critical to the grid’s reliability”

— Dianne Feinstein

OVERVIEW

Diablo Canyon is California’s only operating nuclear plant
Diablo canyon produces 8% of the state’s total electricity
The single facility is the state’s largest source of clean energy, producing 15% of the state’s clean electricity
In 1976, the Warren alquist act was passed, prohibiting the construction of new nuclear in the state
California was once home to 6 nuclear plants
When California shut down San Onofre nuclear plant, emissions increased by tk.
In 2016, the decision not to renew Diablo’s license was made in a joint proposal
In 2022