California regulators propose plan that could close Aliso Canyon. Or is it just 'kicking the can'?

"Residents in Porter Ranch and surrounding San Fernando Valley communities have been clamoring to close the Southern California Gas Co.-owned site ever since the leak took place over a four-month period in late 2015 and early 2016."

"The CPUC proposes initiating proceedings to review and potentially close the facility once the peak demand forecast for two years out decreases to 4,121 million metric cubic feet per day - and a biennial assessment shows that doing so would not jeopardize natural gas reliability or reasonable rates."

"Demand is expected to continue its downward trajectory in the coming years as California increases its utilization of renewable energy sources."

"We continue to review the decision but share the commission's view that Aliso Canyon is a necessary part of California's energy infrastructure today," said SoCalGas spokesperson Chris Gilbride in a statement Friday.

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