Californians for Green Nuclear Power has updated its request that FERC overturn the planned closing of Diablo Canyon in response to criticism from NERC.

NERC urged FERC to reject a request by Californians for Green Nuclear Power to overturn the planned closing of Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

Four aging natural gas plants scheduled to retire in December will keep operating because of California’s anticipated capacity shortfall.

The California PUC voted unanimously to recommend that some older gas-fired plants remain open for up to three years to prevent reliability problems.

A measure to replace generating capacity and limit economic disruption from the retirement of Diablo Canyon is headed to California Gov. Jerry Brown.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued several decisions that will affect the state’s energy resource mix and markets.

Utilities are dealing with several wildfire-related proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission, which is exploring taking a larger role.

Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) filed with California regulators last week to shut down Diablo Canyon, the state’s last remaining nuclear power plant.

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) will shut down Diablo Canyon, CA’s last nuclear power plant under an agreement with environmental, labor and anti-nuclear coalition.