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NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Guardian - AU

Mercury pollution at Eraring power plant rose 130% in 12 months

Environment groups say increased pollution levels means it would be ‘absurd and harmful’ to extend life of Eraring, which is due to close in August 2025

The Guardian - AU

If Eraring is closing next year, why the rush on Myuna demolition?

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Taxpayers slugged $120m to $150m a year to keep Eraring open: report

Report puts cost of keeping Eraring open at $120m-$150m a year

Newcastle Herald

NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts

‘If ever there was a perfect case-study of the negative impacts on taxpayers of privatisation of strategic public assets, Eraring is it,’ Tim Buckley says

The Guardian - AU

'Even more confident' Eraring will close in 2025: new energy report

Climate Energy Finance report argues that Eraring Power Station should close in 2025

Newcastle Herald

NSW can avoid electricity shortages without paying hundreds of millions to keep Eraring open, expert says

New renewable energy and battery projects will provide enough capacity when Australia’s largest coal-fired power station closes, report finds

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No space for Eraring, new report says coal plant won't be needed post 2025

Analysis says renewables will fill the gap left by the closure of Eraring.

Newcastle Herald

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

AAP

Work starts on Eraring super battery

The Eraring super battery project is due to come online in 2025.

Newcastle Herald

Government to make call on Eraring Power Station today

The power station supplies 20 per cent of the state's energy and was meant to close in 2025.

Newcastle Herald

Minister disputes cost estimate of keeping Eraring open

Matt Kean said $3b figure was based on departmental briefings.

Newcastle Herald

NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

The Guardian - AU

Government holds off making call on Eraring Power Station

Keeping Eraring open could cost up top $400 million a year.

Newcastle Herald

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Eraring poised to remain open beyond 2025

Government will pay up to $400million annually to keep Eraring open.

Newcastle Herald

Eraring on track to close in 2025 after Origin $1bn profit

Origin Energy made a $1.03 billion profit last financial year.

Newcastle Herald

'Lights will stay on': Eraring can close on time

'Stop worrying about gold-plating the grid.'

AAP

Emissions danger if NSW delays coal shutdown: report

NSW has been urged to not delay the closure of Australia's biggest coal power station which analysis suggests can be easily offset with solar and wind power.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW delays decision about future of country’s biggest power station until after energy security review

Owner Origin Energy says ‘nothing has changed’ with plan to shut the coal-fired Eraring plant no sooner than August 2025

Newcastle Herald

Origin Energy buys into Newcastle clean energy startup

Allegro batteries contain no scarce materials and are recyclable.

Newcastle Herald

"We can't afford to shut Eraring": Central-West mayor warns

The Central-West Orana REZ is not due to come online until 2027-28

Newcastle Herald

$5m Eraring Trust Fund calls for applications

The Eraring Community Investment Fund will be invested between 2023-2032

Newcastle Herald

Government weighs up intervention to keep Eraring open

Eraring Power Station presently produces up to 25 per cent of the state's energy needs.

The New Daily

Origin commits $600m for battery to replace coal plant

Origin Energy will start building a big battery to replace Australia's largest coal-fired power plant Eraring, as talks continue on delaying its 2025 closure.

Newcastle Herald

Final tick for Eraring big battery

Origin Energy says work on the $600 million project will begin in coming weeks.

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