Diablo Canyon
Avila Rd. bet. Montano de Oro, Avila Beach, CA 93424Plant Summary Information
Diablo Canyon is ranked #18 out of 11,993 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Diablo Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.9 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Diablo Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 208.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #18 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1,579 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 California Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Diablo Canyon
Diablo Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Diablo Canyon (6099) |
| Plant Address | Avila Rd. bet. Montano de Oro, Avila Beach, CA 93424 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.21154, -120.85554 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Pacific Ocean |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1985
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DIABLO1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DIABLO1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1159 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1122 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1986
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DIABLO2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DIABLO2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1164 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1118 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1118 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1986 |
| Planned Retirement | August 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Diablo Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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