Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

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Michael Mazengarb is a climate and energy policy analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience, including as a contributor to Renew Economy. He writes at Tempests and Terawatts.

“Calm the chaos”: Peak groups want ministers to accelerate energy transition to address market crisis
Ahead of a meeting of Australia’s energy ministers, a coalition of peak industry bodies call for an accelerated energy transition to “calm chaos”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Gas industry regulator sued by Tiwi Islands Traditional Owners over Barossa gas project approvals
Tiwi Islands Traditional Owners sue NOPSEMA, after it granted Santos approval to drill for gas despite never consulting with the group.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Limited time:” World will lock in 1.5°C warming by 2025 without big emissions cuts
New research suggests aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 would likely see the world blow past 2 degrees of global warming.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2022

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Featured

ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos
Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2022

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Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say
Energy market experts warn that the current energy crisis could last several years, and Australia’s fossil fuel dependence has left us exposed.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2022

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Renewables

Solar tech 5B raises $30m, but slashes staff to ride out global supply crunch
5B raises $30m but sheds staff as it reorientates growth strategy to focus on tech development as supply chain crunch rocks markets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2022

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How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices
With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2022

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Who are the major climate and energy players in the new ministries?
The new Labor front-bench are a lot different from their Coalition predecessors. For a start, one of them drives a Tesla. Here’s a profile of the key players.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Chris Bowen plays down chances of deals on climate with Teals and Greens
New climate and energy minister Chris Bowen plays down expectations that Labor will ramp up emissions targets as urged by newly expanded cross bench.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Utilities

“Better to be early than late:” Redman says networks can keep pace, but may have to pay more
Transgrid CEO Brett Redman says network upgrades can keep pace with energy transition, backs more generous compensation to landholders.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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CleanTech Bites

Chris Bowen confirmed as new energy and climate minister, McAllister as assistant
Chris Bowen confirmed as Australia’s next climate and energy minister, the first climate minister since the last Labor government.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Apocalyptic”: Industry group’s desperate plea to get Australia off coal and gas
One of Australia’s largest business groups pleads for an accelerated switch to renewables, in the wake of ‘apocalyptic’ electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2022

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