Diablo Canyon
OperatingNuclear Reactor           Total Power
2323 MW
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Avila Rd. bet. Montano de Oro
Avila Beach, CA 93424
United States
Latitude: 35.21167
Longitude: -120.85445
Year Opened: 1985
Water Source: Pacific Ocean
Notes
http://www.sonoma.edu/Geology/wright/bhead.html
Their studies of that site indicated that there were no active faults in the vicinity. However, during construction, geologists found a new fault 5 miles off shore, and the design had to be altered for more earthquake protection. Unfortunately, workers installed new bracing for pipes from blueprints printed backwards, so more delays occurred before plant completion, all because of earthquakes and geology.
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EIA 2008
EJN Nuclear and Trash Incinerator Spreadsheet
EIA 2012 Form 860
EIA 2014 Form 860
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Distance (miles)02.551025
American Indian1.0%0.9%0.9%
Asian1.2%4.4%4.8%
Black0.1%0.5%2.1%
Hispanic14.6%15.3%19.8%
White80.3%74.2%67.4%
Population1,35114k156k
Income$128k
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NameRelationOwnership
Pacific Gas & Electric CoOwner100%


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Alliance for Nuclear ResponsibilityInterested






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