USNRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Renewals

USNRC Approves Diablo Canyon License Renewals

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) renewed the operating licenses for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant’s two units. The approval, announced April 2, 2026, authorizes each pressurized-water reactor for an additional 20 years of operation....
Natural Gas Consumption by US Power Generators Declines

Natural Gas Consumption by US Power Generators Declines

Natural gas consumption by US electric power generators fell in 2021. The level of natural gas-fired generation declined resulting in consumption falling 3% compared to the 2020 level. The shift marks the first decline in natural gas consumption by the US power sector...