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June 23, 2016

California nuclear power coming to an end
San Francisco (UPI) Jun 22, 2016
California utility Pacific Gas & Electric said it was closing down the Diablo Canyon plant, its last nuclear facility, to adapt to a changing energy landscape. "California's energy landscape is changing dramatically with energy efficiency, renewables and storage being central to the state's energy policy," PG&E Corp, Chairman, CEO and President Tony Earley said in a statement. "As we make this transition, Diablo Canyon's full output will no longer be required." The deal was made in colla ... read more

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