California governor says will seek out federal nuclear plant rescue funds

2022.04.29 19:38

FILE PHOTO: California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers remarks as he tours the U.S. Forest Service’s Del Rosa Fire Station with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in San Bernardino, California, U.S., January 21, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

(Reuters) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state would apply for a portion of new federal funds aimed at propping up nuclear power plants that are scheduled to close, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times on Friday.

The move could extend the operating life of the state’s last remaining nuclear power plant, the Diablo Canyon facility owned by PG&E (NYSE:PCG) Corp

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