California's only nuclear plant approved for 5-year extension

SACRAMENTO, California: On December 14, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted a five-year extension to the state's only nuclear facility, Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) 2,240-megawatt Diablo Canyon power plant.

The move is aimed at avoiding electricity shortages during extreme weather events in the state.

The CPUC approved extended operations at the plant's two reactor units until 2