Adult Summer Speaker Series - Decommissioning of San Onofre Station

Engaging Adult Education at Agua Hedionda

No RSVP needed. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

Los Cuernos wine, beer, and N/A beer included

Good Humor Ice Cream Truck available for a complimentary ice cream before the presentation begins!

*Good Humor will attend all lectures except 6/4 and 8/6

Decommissioning of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) 

Southern California Edison (SCE) formally notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on June 12, 2013, that it had permanently ceased operation of Units 2 and 3 on June 7, 2013. The notification set the stage for SCE to begin preparations for dismantling and decommissioning the plant. 

Today, over 50% of the plant has been dismantled. While NRC regulations allow up to 60 years to complete decommissioning, SCE believes completing the current phase of dismantlement and decontamination work in a timely manner benefits our customers, the local communities, and the environment. This phase is expected to be completed around 2029. 

The presentation will cover the operation of, and current decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station which has provided over 50 years of emissions-free electricity. Kevin Sheek will provide an overview of the dry cask storage process, show the progress being made to dismantle the structures on-site and explain the future for the SONGS site. 

Kevin began his career with Southern California Edison in July of 1989 and worked as a Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) for over 20 years. He worked in the SONGS Operations Training Department for 5 years where he became a Senior Reactor Operator Certified Training Instructor.  In 2014, Kevin transferred to the Emergency Preparedness Department, transitioning the SONGS Emergency Plan from an Operating status to a Decommissioning/Dry Cask Storage status- the current state of the plant. He maintains his dedication to the safe storage of spent nuclear fuel at the San Onofre site and regularly engages with the public, as well as local and federal officials, by leading tours and describing what is taking place at SONGS.