Diablo Canyon Mitigation and Revenue
Summary
Public speakers and Supervisors pressed on securing long-term, inflation-adjusted compensation for hosting Diablo Canyon — the proposed $20 million host community mitigation fund was blasted as too low and lacking enforcement. The Board noted SLO Coastal Unified wants ~$10 million annually restored.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposed $20M/year mitigation fund; activists argue it should be $6-13M higher and inflation-adjusted.
School districts, libraries, and county services would benefit from fair mitigation revenue.
Residents could lose services if the mitigation amount is inadequate.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Nov 3, 2026
The county accepted about $16.7 million from PG&E tied to continued Diablo Canyon operations, with shares flowing to schools, the library, the port and the general fund.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 29, 2026
Public speakers and Supervisors pressed on securing long-term, inflation-adjusted compensation for hosting Diablo Canyon — the proposed $20 million host community mitigation fund was blasted as too low and lacking enforcement. The Board noted SLO Coastal Unified wants ~$10 million annually restored.
Board of Supervisors - Jun 16, 2026
The county joined a coalition pressing for the nuclear plant to run to 2045. Supporters tout jobs, grid reliability and tax revenue; opponents, including state legislators, want safety questions answered and SB 931 mitigation funding secured first.
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