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.

Coal

Greens push bill to prohibit coal funding, pre-empting UNGI money for Vales Point
Greens re-introduce legislation to ban government funds for coal while government considers channelling funds to upgrade coal generators under Taylor’s UNGI scheme.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2019

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Coal

NZ dairy giant Fonterra to phase out “insane” use of coal power to dry milk
New Zealand’s largest company Fonterra will to phase out use of coal power to dry milk, a practise that has been labelled ‘insane’.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2019

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Solar

Next-gen solar modules launched by “father of PV” Martin Green
World’s leading solar PV researcher helps launch Sunport’s innovative solar modules, as Australian solar tech starts to achieve market dominance.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2019

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NSW to loan up to $14,000 to homes for rooftop solar and batteries
NSW to offer households interest-free loans of up to $14,000 to install solar and storage, but concerns raised about cost benefits and if it will repeat problems in Victoria.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 19, 2019

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WA unveils demonstration hydrogen home, and green hydrogen strategy
WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 18, 2019

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NSW worried about risks of multi-billion solar loans program
NSW hopes to launch multi-billion dollar solar loan program this summer, but is cautious about the risks involved and has approached CEFC for funding.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 18, 2019

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Smart Energy

Construction starts at Northern Territory’s largest solar farm
Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 18, 2019

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Australia’s first compressed air energy storage system gets development approval
S.A. government awards planning approval for compressed air energy storage system, a national first and another big step forward for clean energy in Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Future Super partners with RateSetter to provide solar and battery loans
Future Super will partner with RateSetter to expand the availability of affordable finance for residential solar and storage systems.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Coal

Investors asked to support accelerated retirement of AGL’s coal fleet
Market Forces seeks the support of super funds for its shareholder resolution pushing AGL to accelerate its transition out of coal.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Five years after carbon price repeal, Australia remains in policy abyss
Five years to the day since the repeal of the carbon tax, emissions and electricity prices have both increased, and the Australian economy is slowing. So, what was the point?
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Coal

Busting the myth on energy returns: Renewables to beat fossil fuels
New research blows away myth of “energy returned on investment” and says wind and solar will soon offer a better EROI than fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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