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Diablo Canyon's continued operation cited as short-term reliability buffer; agencies outline path toward replacements
Summary
CEC and CPUC staff told the Senate subcommittee that keeping Diablo Canyon online helps mitigate near-term reliability risks while the state pursues long-duration storage, geothermal and offshore wind as replacements; staffing requests reflect long-term shutdown and oversight duties.
Senate subcommittee members pressed CEC and CPUC staff on Diablo Canyon power plant operations, the near-term reliability impact of the plant and the state's path to alternatives.
CEC and CPUC staff said the system's near-term reliability outlook is favorable but subject to uncertainties (hydro conditions, extreme heat events, transmission constraints). Both agencies said Diablo Canyon's 2,000+ MW baseload contribution materially reduces near-term risk. Energy division staff said their integrated-resource planning shows the system will be reliable through modeled years if projected…
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