Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson, Author at Renew Economy

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Policy & Planning

“Impossible to operate:” AEMO suspends electricity spot market for first time
AEMO declares that it has suspended electricity markets across the entire NEM, because it has become “impossible to operate” within the rules.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Jun 15, 2022

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People

Cannon-Brookes says AGL coal plants will struggle to survive, needs new board
Cannon-Brookes says AGL coal generators will struggle to survive, and it needs a new board and should be offering customers loans to electrify their homes.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 20, 2022

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“Another lie:” It is time to call out Coalition’s climate modelling con
Taylor rehashes Coalition’s favoured campaign tactic: Producing unverified modelling to make fictional claims about Labor policy costs.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 19, 2022

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Election diary: Albanese pledges end to climate wars, Liberal campaigns in Tesla
Albanese promises end to climate wars, Liberal MP campaigns in Tesla, Greens want balance of power to stop fossil fuels. And more …
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 11, 2022

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Coal

Taylor tries to delay coal closures, demands five years notice before shut downs
Angus Taylor moves to delay the exit of coal fired power stations, seeking new rules that mandate five years notice before plant closures.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2022

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Featured

Look, no taxes! Labor’s modest target assumes 82 pct renewables and 89 pct EVs by 2030
Labor eyes 82 pct market share for renewables and 89 pct share of EVs in new vehicle sales by 2030, as part of its revised and “modest” emissions target.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Dec 3, 2021

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Coal

China delivers “killer blow” to coal as Morrison courts Joe Biden
China deals “killer” blow to Australian coal exports, Biden doubles global climate finance, while Morrison announces he has a plan for a plan.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 22, 2021

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Coal

Victoria joins NSW in saying no to “Coalkeeper,” wants focus on battery storage
Victoria joins NSW in rejecting a proposal to pay coal and gas generators to delay their closure, a plan being embraced by Angus Taylor.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Net zero target for 2050 is too slow, and a strategy for climate failure
Long-term targets are an excuse for “procrastination”, and even targeting net zero by 2050 will only lock in fossil fuel use, Australian think tank says.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Aug 4, 2021

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Decline of baseload: AGL mothballs gas unit as it prepares first big battery
AGL to mothball unit at Torrens B gas plant, as the growth of lower cost renewables and storage push ageing gas plants out of the market.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Jul 7, 2021

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Utilities

Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?
Regulatory approval for major new transmission link raises questions about who should bear the costs, and not just the poor old consumer.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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Coal

ESB outlines market options to handle accelerating shift to renewables
ESB unveils market reform options to manage an accelerating clean energy transition, but most focus will be on what it proposes for coal generators.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Apr 30, 2021

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