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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Backflip on keeping Eraring open is damaging as symbolism alone

NSW is succumbing to extending the operation of Eraring power station, at an estimated additional cost to taxpayers of between $120 million and $150 million annually, when a majority of renewable energy experts believe it will not be necessary.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) manages our massive energy grid and accepts variable renewables make grid management more complex, but maintain renewables are their most reliable energy source.

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