Diablo Canyon

Led by Cal Poly and REACH and supported by $5 million in state funding, the new Central Coast Clean Energy Innovation initiative anchored at Diablo Canyon will advance clean energy innovation and generation for the state and write the next chapter for energy and jobs on the Central Coast.

The California Coastal Commission grants Diablo Canyon critical permits for continued operations through 2030, ensuring both energy reliability and environmental protections while preserving good paying jobs and the community vision for land conservation and the region’s clean energy future.

REACH joins the ytt Northern Chumash Tribe, Land Conservancy of SLO County and Cal Poly in releasing a detailed plan leveraging state funding to achieve bold conservation and economic development goals, a vision validated in the state report that followed.

A broad regional coalition unites behind a vision for a Cal Poly-led cleantech innovation park anchored at Diablo. Months later, legislation extends operations through 2030, secures $160 million for regional land conservation and economic development and positions the region as a hub for clean energy advancement and economic opportunity.

REACH, local governments, labor, business and environmental partners sign a groundbreaking MOU to collaboratively shape the region’s post-Diablo future, centering community priorities for land conservation, workforce transition and economic opportunity.

PG&E announces plans to retire both reactors at Diablo by 2025. A Joint Proposal with labor unions and environmental organizations secures $350 million for workforce transition and commits to expanding renewable energy and storage, setting the stage for regional collaboration for the Central Coast’s energy future.