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Now, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a federal agency, is expected to give Diablo Canyon a license to operate until 2045. That’s 15 years longer than what state law has approved.

The board will decide the fate of a certificate that would allow a federal agency to renew the plant’s license until 2045.

Tom Jones from PG&E said the state legislature will make the final decision on whether to keep Diablo Canyon running for an additional twenty years.

The commission that regulates California’s utilities just approved a lower investor return rate for the next two years. That can affect costs to customers, but it’s not clear if it will reduce their monthly bills.

The debate over California’s energy future and the role of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant continues. State regulators are pressing Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the plant’s operator, to make stronger environmental commitments.

Representatives from Mothers for Peace on Friday requested a public hearing before the California Coastal Commission and an analysis of all environmental risks stemming from the Diablo Canyon nuclear power facility.

PG&E is activating its Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings that they say will help them better predict, monitor and respond to wildfires.

A Central Coast energy agency is partnering with the City of Atascadero and the County of San Luis Obispo to expand clean energy access. Starting in January, electricity customers in Atascadero and unincorporated areas in the county will switch to renewable energy through 3CE.

The potential shut-offs in mostly remote areas are to prevent wildfires in response to increased fire risk. They could start Friday morning and last until Saturday afternoon.

PG&E is warning San Luis Obispo residents of possible power outages this week due to extreme heat and fire risks.