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.

Angus Taylor opens Tindo’s new assembly line in rare visit to solar facility
Angus Taylor makes a rare appearance at a solar energy facility in Adelaide, to open an assembly line at Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer.
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

New Zealand sets first “stepping stone” carbon budgets on road to net zero
New Zealand sets carbon dioxide budgets out to 2035, setting the path to its zero carbon target for 2050.
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Zali Steggall: The independent MP hoping to lead a ‘teal wave’ to Canberra
Meet Zali Steggall: the original ‘teal’ independent hoping to lead a wave of climate-friendly independents to Canberra.
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2022

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“Coal fired power stations will close, regardless of who’s in office:” Bowen
Labor’s Chris Bowen says what Angus Taylor won’t – that Australia’s coal power stations are going to close.
Michael Mazengarb

May 6, 2022

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Costly and impractical: IRENA warns against hydrogen blending in gas networks
A major international energy body warns that hydrogen blending in mains gas networks is likely to be costly and impractical.
Michael Mazengarb

May 6, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund
The Australia Institute calls on major parties to overhaul troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, after doubts raised over carbon offset integrity.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2022

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Greens join push to kick gas, with $235 million “electrify everything” pilot
Greens launch “electrify everything” pilot plan, with funding to shift an entire residential suburb and regional town off gas and onto electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Albanese makes clean energy pitstop as press pack pursues “gotcha” moment
Albanese makes a surprise visit to the Smart Energy Expo, reiterating Labor’s embrace of stronger climate policy and plan to host UN climate talks.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Fossil gas market facing death spiral, says ACT energy minister
ACT energy minister warns gas companies face demand ‘death spiral’ and no future for hydrogen or biogas in residential gas supply.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Change the climate in Canberra:” Independents vow to break stalemate
Independents call on clean energy sector to back their election bids, to break a major party deadlock on national climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2022

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Smart Energy Council fends off Coalition complaints over advocacy efforts
Clean energy industry body defends its advocacy for stronger clean energy policies, after Liberal senator complains to charity regulator.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Meet Kylea Tink: North Sydney independent who wants to break climate gridlock
Independent North Sydney challenger talks Australia’s failed climate leadership and the opportunity to seize a climate-focused economic future.
Michael Mazengarb

May 3, 2022

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