Californians depend on a steady source of electric power to fuel the economy, cool their homes, and for some, charge their electric vehicles. Making sure that this stream of energy isn’t cut when the sun goes down or when the wind stops blowing is important, but we should also stay away from relying on fossil fuels, which often come from abroad. This necessitates the continuation of nuclear energy operations, which are a good way to maintain a steady stream of power without generating excess carbon emissions. Keeping the Diablo Canyon power plant open was a good move by the legislature and the Governor to keep the lights on in California.