The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
Established nuclear plants like Diablo Canyon in California tend to produce relatively affordable power.
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
Companies say itβs a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material β and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts.