News & Resources

Stay informed with the latest news on Diablo Canyon and Carbon Free California.

Brattle Study

California’s SB 100 bill has committed the state to decarbonize its power grid with a goal of 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean electric retail sales by 2045. Plans and resource procurements are falling into place to pursue those goals, including through the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC’s) recent Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Order and the ongoing Integrated Resource Plan and Long Term Procurement Plan.

The Brattle Group’s full analysis is available here and a shorter public briefing summary here.

The Brattle Group’s deeper dive on the near-term reliability benefits of retaining Diablo Canyon can be found here.

Press Release

August 26, 2022

Former Nuclear Critics Issue Support for Extending Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Today, a group of former critics of nuclear power issued a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators...
Carbon Free CA

Press Release

August 25, 2022

Carbon Free California Applauds Newsom Proposal to Keep Diablo Canyon Open

Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration released a proposal to ensure the state can meet its climate and clean energy goals ...
Carbon Free CA

Press Release

August 24, 2022

POLL: Strong local support for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Newly released polling shows strong local support for extending operations of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant...
Carbon Free CA

Media Coverage

June 15, 2022

Dianne Feinstein: Why I changed my mind about California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear plant

California is a global model in the fight against climate change, but the balance necessary to achieve carbon neutrality is delicate...
Dianne Feinstein, Sacramento Bee

Press Release

June 9, 2022

Keeping Diablo Canyon Power Plant Online Would Help California Decarbonize More Quickly, More Reliably and at Lower Cost

Extending operations at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant...
Carbon Free CA

Research/Polls

June 9, 2022

Benefits of Retaining Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

A new study conducted by the Brattle Group for Carbon Free California found that keeping Diablo Canyon online would help California decarbonize more quickly...
Carbon Free CA