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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Eraring | History Defined

Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

Eraring power station confirms it doesn't need Centennial's coal

Most of Eraring's coal stockpile comes from the Hunter Valley.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2024

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

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Eraring buzzing as 210-tonne transformer arrives for gigantic battery

Transporting it to the site was a 'logistical feat'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2024

More at play than power in Eraring extension

Letters to the editor: Thursday May 30, 2024

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2024

Afternoon Update: Eraring decision criticised; fatal stage collapse at Mexico campaign rally; and people whose names are autocorrected

Eraring plant will remain open until 2027, two more years than originally expected

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024

Fate of thousands of jobs and two coal mines hangs on new Eraring contract

Origin's contract expires in June.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024

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State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga

Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2023

Impacts 'unavoidable': how the government will link Bayswater and Eraring

New transmission infrastructure will be built most on public land.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2023

Hunter Transmission Project route will strike 'a reasonable balance'

Hunter transmission project route will mostly avoid the Pokolbin.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2023

World's 'most volatile' energy market

Bayswater and Eraring turbines were offline for maintenance in September.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023

Extending Eraring's life a backward step

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2023

Why this Knights team has the fans excited win, lose or draw

'I love the smell of mothballs as old fans return.'

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties

The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

NSW to enter talks to extend life of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Opponents call on Minns government to use the funds it would pay Origin to instead hasten rollout of rooftop solar and batteries

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023

Minns promises 'fact-based' decision on Eraring's future

Premier defends decision to run new energy infrastructure above ground.

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Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2023

Is Eraring a smokescreen to lock in high energy prices?

The NSW government's thinking around building up fossil fuels to "enable greater use of renewables" shows they are trapped in the linear fossil fuel model.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023

Climate groups argue Eraring is delaying state's clean energy transition

'Bailing out polluting coal-fired power stations with taxpayer funds is unpopular.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2023

It will cost less to close Eraring in 2025: Report

Eraring Power station is due to close in the second half of 2025

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023

Renewable projects get fast-tracked to prevent blackouts

Renewables fast-tracked to offset Liddell power station closure

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2023

As Liddell bites the dust, can NSW supply enough power for a looming El Niño summer peak?

As coal-fired plants continuing their demise, the largest source of new power every year for the past five has been rooftop solar

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Eraring power station workers say jobs are in doubt as calls grow for transition authority

With the country's oldest coal-fired power station set to close down tomorrow, calls have intensified for the federal government to set up a National Energy Transition Authority and allocate funding to it in next month's budget.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2023

Ash stash reminder for Origin boss

Building a battery at Eraring must come along with the emptying of ash dams, community members say.

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