San Onofre not expected to close for good, Edison says
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 00:30
in Earth & Climate
The nuclear power plant has been shuttered for nearly three months due to unexpected wear in tubes that carry radioactive water. But a Southern California Edison official says a return to service is expected.The extended closure of the San Onofre nuclear plant due to safety concerns has led some to speculate — or hope — that the plant will be shuttered for good, but the chief nuclear officer for plant operator Southern California Edison said he doesn't believe the problems signal the plant's demise.