The Night The Lights Went Out.................. in San Diego

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I believe that Nuke plants have on site back up electrical generation capability.  Most likely diesel generators.

For an understanding of the vulnerability of our energy systems try reading "Brittle Power: Energy Strategy for National Security" by Amory and Hunter Lovins.  The 1982 book was originally a Pentagon Study and rereleased following 9-11.  The 500 page book can get a little dry, but I did read all 486 pages better than 20 years ago and it will scare you.  More about the book here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittle_Power