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. The reactors were previously scheduled for shutdown, however they are now able to remain in service well beyond 2040-pending approval from California lawmakers for operations after 2030.
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USNRC approves license renewal for Diablo Canyon
100th renewed license issued by USNRC with Diablo Canyon approvals