The New South Wales government has released its plan to secure a reliable supply of clean and affordable renewable energy, which includes a commitment to work with Origin Energy to keep the Eraring Power Station open beyond its scheduled closure date of August 2025.
The plan is based on the recommendations of the Electricity Supply and Reliability Check-Up, which Cameron O’Reilly conducted from Marsden Jacob Associates in May 2023. The Check-Up found that New South Wales needs to take urgent action to ensure enough renewable energy generation, transmission, and storage to replace its retiring coal-fired power stations.
The Electricity Supply and Reliability Check Up committed to a whole-of-government effort to deliver the energy transition for New South Wales households, businesses and communities and made 54 recommendations to keep the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap on track.
The State Government has accepted 50 recommendations – 44 in full, three in part and three are already underway or complete.
The government’s plan includes three key areas of action:
