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EPA Compliance Penalties
AUD 50,000+ per major breach (statutory penalties under POEO Act); 20-40 hours/month manual reporting per stationPower stations like Mt Piper are required to publish monthly EPL data summaries and annual air emission monitoring reports. EPA conducts compliance audits under POEO Act, with strong penalties for breaches. Failure to maintain CEMS or report accurately leads to fines and court orders.
Fuel Inventory Overstocking Penalties
AUD 90B sector investment shift strands 5-10% inventory value (AUD 50-100M/company annually)With renewables producing 9.88 TWh vs fossil fuels' 9.82 TWh in October and 40% renewable share in 2024, coal/gas/oil procurement results in unsellable stockpiles as plants decommission over 10-15 years[1][2][5].
Ash Disposal Landfill and Compliance Costs
20-40 hours/month manual reporting per site; landfill tipping fees AUD 100-200/tonne for non-reused ash.Fly ash disposal in impoundments demands ongoing EPL monitoring, annual returns, and pollution studies, escalating operational expenses.
Misallocated Capital in Fossil Fuel Projects
AUD 450 million NSW guarantee for Eraring coal station; industry-wide $2.4 billion annual subsidies signaling misallocationDecision errors in budgeting arise from investing in coal-fired stations amid net zero pressures, resulting in government guarantees and subsidies that mask underlying losses.