Michael Mazengarb
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Governments NSW Government Pumped Hydro Storage
New England pumped hydro study gets boost with ARENA funding
NSW and ARENA chip in funding to complete feasibility study into 600MW/7,200MWh pumped hydro project, central to New England REZ plans.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Why Covid-19 may complicate efforts to reduce airline emissions
Airlines may look to backtrack from commitments to cap greenhouse emissions at 2020 levels, as industry is slammed by the impacts of Covid-19.
Climate Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities University of Melbourne UNSW
Universities form new global alliance to tackle climate in midst of pandemic
UNSW leads new group of 40 universities to form a new Climate Alliance to accelerate climate action, despite current focus on Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Renewables
Finally, Australia’s energy network planning will include climate policies
AEMO to be granted ability to incorporate state and federal climate change targets in network system planning.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People
Glasgow climate talks postponed, but NGOs say it’s no excuse for go slow on action
Climate talks delayed to allow focus on Covid-19, but enviro groups warn that it is not an excuse for Australia and other nations to go soft on climate action....
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People
Industrial emissions grow as polluters side-step safeguard caps
Industrial emissions continue to rise as the Morrison government's weak Safeguard Mechanism does little to stem growth.
Governments Renewables United Kingdom Wind
Macquarie quietly expands European wind portfolio with 80MW Norwegian project
Macquarie Group owned Green Investment Group to use ice-resistant wind turbines from Vestas in deal for 80MW Norwegian wind project.
Coronavirus Renewables Solar Utility PV
Jemalong solar farm commences construction in “step change” for Genex
Genex begins construction of 50MW Jemalong solar project in western NSW, and expects no ill-effects from Covid-19.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles NSW Government
NSW examines new electric vehicle levies as market expands
NSW considering changes to transport levies as EV uptake expands, and is looking to models in New Zealand and Norway.
Windlab lands $20 million loan from its suitors, including Andrew Forrest-backed company, to help with cash flows as it deals with Kennedy delays.
