CONSIDERATION OF
SUPPORT FOR
LEGISLATION FOR
DIABLO CANYON
POWER PLANT
GROVERBEACH.ORG
Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City Manager
Kate Ballantyne, Assistant Chief
Executive Officer, County of SLO
Background
GROVERBEACH.ORG
• DCPP is the only operating nuclear power plant in CA
• Provides appx. 9% of total power generation; 1,500 jobs • Prior unitary tax provided appx. $21 million countywide • 2016 – PG&E announced DCPP would close in 2025
• SB 846 – extended operations through 2030
• Exempted new investment in DCPP, reducing assessed value • $8 million in revenue reduction
Background
GROVERBEACH.ORG
• December 16, 2025 – County Board of Supervisors approved draft letter requesting legislation
• Authorize operations of DCPP for additional 20 years
• Restore unitary tax or provide alternative financial mitigation • Support Coastal Commission land conservation and public access plan • County is seeking support of cities for request
Questions?
GROVERBEACH.ORG