New coal power stations are polluting - and expensive

The Federal Government refuses to rule out using its Underwriting New Generation Investments program to support the construction of a new coal fired power station or extend the life of an existing coal power station.

New coal power stations are expensive, take many years to build and are highly polluting. Coal is no match for renewable energy.

To tackle climate change, Australia needs to rapidly phase out the use of coal and gas power and transition to a clean, renewable energy future.

Australia’s fleet of twenty remaining coal power stations is ageing. By 2030, 55% of coal power stations in the National Electricity Market will be over 40 years old. Very old coal power stations become increasingly expensive to operate as maintenance costs increase. These power stations are already breaking down frequently.

Read the story from the Climate Council - “New coal power stations are polluting - and expensive.”