Newsom might shut down the last Nuclear Plant in California

Newsom Struggles With Decision Concerning Nuclear Plant Shutdown

As the need for energy in California continues to increase, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has now stated that he is reconsidering whether or not to shut down the state’s last remaining nuclear power plant.

Previously, the last operating nuclear power plant in the state of California was slated to shut down completely by 2025, but Newsom seems to starting to rethink the idea. He stated to one local news outlet that he is now going to support “keeping all options on the table” in order to make sure that the state has a “reliable grid” to take into the upcoming summer.

Newsom is attempting to get federal funds, to the tune of almost $6 billion dollars, that is directed at trying to help salvage the nuclear reactors facing shutdowns.

He might have a sad awakening because the plant itself might not qualify for the federal funds because, as stated by Heritage Research, it is being shut down for political reasons, not economic reasons.

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