California's N-power fate turns on Sundesert outcome

Journal Article · Mon Jan 09 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5232004

Murnane, T

The outcome of controversial legislation on the construction of nuclear power plants will affect future energy supplies for California businesses. Unless legislation excludes the proposed Sundesert nuclear plant (the first to have a site review) from California's stringent laws, utility spokesmen see no way to provide the base load of energy demand. The California Energy Commission reduced the project to half size and issued 49 conditions that must be met to get the Commission's approval. The Commission will decide after public hearings whether to recommend exemption, although the legislature is not bound to the recommendation. Legislators may also consider a bill to shorten the application time for all energy projects as a move to help assure future energy supplies and to lower future energy costs. The Commission Chairman opposes nuclear plants and favors alternative energy sources, while Governor Brown, who also prefers alternative sources, has not ruled out nuclear plants to provide energy for the state's industry. The legislature will debate nuclear safety measures passed in 1976 but since declared unconstitutional.

• OSTI ID: 5232004
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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