IEEFA – Delaying Coal Power Exits: A Risk We Can't Afford, Apr 2025

The main theme of the report concerns the risks associated with delaying the decommissioning of coal power plants.

Key findings include the aging of coal power plants in Australia, decreased reliability as plants approach their decommissioning date, potential energy supply shortages if coal power plants' operational life is extended, impact on electricity prices, risks to worker and community safety, significant costs and uncertainties associated with repairing coal power plants, and financial risks related to investments in coal energy.