Dive Summary:
- Early Friday, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced it would retire the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) for good.
- Edison International CEO Ted Craver said “continuing uncertainty about when or if SONGS might return to service” was harming consumers and investors alike.
From the article:
Earlier this year, SoCal Edison asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission if it could change the plant's federal operating rules to permit the Unit 2 reactor to run at no more than 70 percent power, which company engineers and consultants believe will limit unusual tube wear.
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Before it was closed, San Onofre produced enough power for 1.4 million homes. It is owned by SoCal Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and the city of Riverside.
