PG&E Bats for clean energy following CPUC’s approval of DCPP Joint proposal

Pacific Gas and Electric Company asserted a statement following the California Public Utilities Commission’s consent of its updated proposed decision on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) joint proposal.

The statement issued was “The DCPP joint proposal represented a significant milestone in the planning to meet California’s ambitious clean energy vision. We appreciate the CPUC’s thoughtful consideration of this complex issue and its approval of certain elements. While we are disappointed that they did not approve the full employee retention program, as well as the community impact mitigation and energy efficiency programs, we are appreciative that the CPUC took the positive step to increase the amount of funding for employee retention beyond their original proposed decision.

The joint proposal represents an array of interests from many parties who joined together to promote the best path forward for our state and PG&E’s customers. Since the full proposal was not approved, in line with our agreement, PG&E will be meeting to confer with our labor, community and environmental group partners in the days ahead about the decision, our next steps and the path forward.”

Witnessing immense changes in California’s energy landscape displaying more inclination toward renewable and energy efficiency, leading to a reduction in the need for electricity produced by DCPP post 2025. PG&E partnered with labor and leading environmental organizations in 2016 on a joint proposal that would increase investment in energy efficiency and renewable while retiring DCPP at the end of its current Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) operating licenses, which expire in 2024 and 2025.

The joint proposal also provides support for a successful transition for DCPP employees and the greater San Luis Obispo County community.