The Diablo Canyon 2045 coalition to extend Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s (DCPP’s) operations from 2030 to 2045 continues to grow. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom made comments on 7 August 2026 that are a “speed bump” regarding that extension.
Governor Newsom’s statements regarding Diablo Canyon are summarized in a pair of articles:
Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Extend Operations For California’s Sole Nuclear Power Plant 08 07 26
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Independent nonprofit Californians for Green Nuclear Power, Inc. is one of the 51 organizations comprising the Diablo Canyon 2045 coalition. We are gratified to see the 10 August 2026 press release from the Diablo Canyon 2045 coalition continuing to press the California legislature to pass legislation this year to extend DCPP operations to 2045.
Diablo Canyon 2045 Coalition Remains Optimistic That California Lawmakers Will Deliver On Affordability 08 10 26
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Please disseminate this one-page press release to help keep Diablo Canyon running.
Here’s a summary regarding the Diablo Canyon question from the 6 May 2026 final California Gubernatorial Debate. All the candidates support DCPP extension.
Takeaways From The Final Televised California Governor Debate Before The Primary 05 24 26
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In 2022, Governor Newsom was instrumental in the passage of California SB 846 (Dodd, 2022) which preserved the option for Diablo Canyon to run to at least 2030. We believe Newsom’s reputation as a consensus-builder would be enhanced by his signature on California legislation to extend DCPP operations at least until 2045. This would be an important legacy for Governor Newsom while the benefits of Diablo Canyon as a clean and firm generator that stabilizes the California grid frequency become clearer to more voters. The signs point to Governor Newsom being a U.S. presidential candidate in 2028.
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