The Randsburg Project
Exploring California's existing commercial spent nuclear fuel inventory and the opportunity to create a long-term inland solution through innovation, infrastructure, research, and workforce development.
Explore the California OptionCalifornia already stores 291 commercial spent nuclear fuel canisters at four locations.
DOE's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative creates a timely federal opportunity for states to engage.
A regional setting shaped by energy, mining, transportation, infrastructure, and long-term land-use planning.
The Challenge
California currently stores 291 commercial spent nuclear fuel canisters at SONGS, Diablo Canyon, Rancho Seco, and Humboldt Bay. The California Option explores whether the state should evaluate a long-term, inland, innovation-focused pathway for the inventory already here.
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The Region
Eastern Kern County offers a regional context shaped by mining, energy, infrastructure, transportation, federal presence, and large-scale land-use planning.
Explore Eastern Kern CountyThe California Option will require collaboration across government, utilities, universities, industry, investors, local communities, and research organizations.