One of the world’s most prominent green groups has taken aim at AGL, over air pollution from its Hunter Valley power stations.
A report by Greenpeace claims Bayswater and Liddell will cause hundreds of deaths before they close.
Full statement from an AGL spokesperson:
“AGL understands its responsibility as Australia’s largest energy generator and retailer to drive the transition to a cleaner energy future, while maintaining reliable and affordable energy for our customers.
“Coal-fired power from all providers in Australia contributes 80% of power to the National Electricity Market (NEM). AGL’s three coal generators (Loy Yang A, Bayswater and Liddell) are the lowest cost generators of their type and contribute approximately 21% of the NEM operational demand.
“Our decarbonisation strategy is clearly set out in our climate statement, which includes a target of net zero emissions by 2050 and commitments to exit coal-fired power that endure from AGL’s 2015 greenhouse gas policy.
We continue to invest in emissions reduction programs and conduct regular maintenance across all our sites to ensure we improve efficiencies and meet all regulatory and environmental requirements.”
