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Derek Rose

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

The Australian Energy Regulator says AGL had admitted the breaches of National Electricity Rules. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia's largest electricity generator is facing penalties for failing to deliver standby power when it was paid to do so, potentially risking the security of the power grid.

AGL said on Friday the breach was inadvertent, and it had self-reported the matter to the Australian Energy Regulator following a query from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

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