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.

Policy & Planning

Telstra becomes carbon neutral, but forced to buy most carbon offsets in India
Telstra laments lack of abatement opportunities in Australia as it turns to India for offsets that enabled it to declare itself carbon neutral.
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Jul 9, 2020

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Gas plans under threat due to emissions reality, oversupply and public opposition
Gas industry faces multiple challenges to its viability, including falling prices, a greater understanding of its environmental impacts and community opposition, new report finds.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2020

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Regulator to crack down on dodgy claims for solar and carbon offset projects
The Clean Energy Regulator will look to prevent fraudulent claims of solar installs and carbon offset projects, under new enforcement priorities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2020

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West Australia ready to seize ‘once-in-a-generation’ battery storage opportunity
New report finds that establishing a battery manufacturing base in Western Australia it is both commercially and technically feasible.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2020

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State ministers say ARENA funding vital as priorities pivot to hydrogen and storage
State energy ministers call for ARENA funding to be extended, recognising ongoing need for new energy innovations.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2020

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UK investment group United Green takes stake in Rodds Bay Solar Farm
UK investment firm United Green makes first entry into Australian market with 50 per cent stake in 300MW Rodds Bay solar farm.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2020

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Solar

Western Power taps Schneider for new ‘flexibility’ platform using solar and storage
Western Power to pilot new energy management platform for ‘flexibility services’, boosting renewables penetration and supporting network strength.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 7, 2020

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Renewables

Spanish firm Iberdrola receives FIRB clearance for $864m Infigen takeover
Iberdrola receives clearance from the Foreign Investment Review Board, and board endorsement, for takeover of the ASX-listed Infigen Energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 7, 2020

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States give clean energy sector big confidence boost in absence of federal policy
State policies boost confidence in clean energy sector to highest levels, despite Covid-19 disruptions and lacklustre federal energy policy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Deakin Uni leads research hub looking beyond lithium for next generation batteries
A new research hub will work to improve the safety and reliability of energy storage technologies, including batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia ranks second worst in world on climate action, outside top 50 on clean energy
Australia ranks second last in world for climate action in the latest assessment of progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, beaten only by Brunei.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Former Socceroos captain wants Australia to show climate leadership as World Cup host
Former Socceroos captain calls for Australia to use role as 2023 World Cup hosts to show leadership on climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2020

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