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.

Renewables

Abbott era advisor re-emerges to oppose Crookwell wind farm
Anti-renewables advocate Maurice Newman revives some outdated myths about wind farms as he fights the Crookwell 3 development near one of his properties.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 16, 2019

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Markets

Renewables prop up construction activity, as well as being threat to fossil fuel exports
Give and take – renewables deliver a crucial economic boost to Australia, supporting construction activity, while undermining exports of coal and gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2019

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Solar

Terregra completes its first 5MW fully ‘merchant solar’ farm in South Australia
Indonesia’s Terregra Renewables completes its first solar farm in Australia, with another on the way, eyeing attractive merchant market for electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2019

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Coal

NSW exposed to ‘unquantifiable liabilities’ for Vales Point decommissioning, documents show
NSW will be lumped with the bulk of costs of decommissioning and rehabilitation of Vales Point power station after just $10M set aside following sale.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2019

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Climate Change Authority prepares harsh assessment of Morrison’s policy failure
Climate Change Authority to issue new advice to government on climate policies, citing falling technology costs and rising emissions as reasons to do something.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Barnaby’s bizzare Facebook rant: Most of us will die from starvation due to climate change
Barnaby Joyce predicts that “most” will die in a forthcoming ice-age in a bizarre Facebook rant, showing climate denialism remains strong in coalition ranks
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2019

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Second Victorian generator offline after Mortlake suffers major “arcing” incident
“Electrical fault” will see Mortlake power station operate at half capacity until Christmas, exacerbating an already stretched Victorian grid heading into summer.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 10, 2019

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Coal

Japan walks away from new coal, denting prospects for NSW coal exports
Export market for NSW coal faces further pressures as Japan cancels two-thirds of planned new coal power.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 10, 2019

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Coal

NSW would welcome new coal plants, despite zero emissions target
NSW energy minister says he would welcome new coal generator, apparently forgetting his government’s commitment to zero emissions by 2050.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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Australia’s emissions surge again, and now well behind Paris trajectory
First three months of the year sees Australia’s emissions continue to increase, as electricity emissions surge back to 2017 levels in summer heat.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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“Enough is enough”: Domestic gas reserve may be only answer to high gas prices
IEEFA says domestic gas reserve could dramatically reduce both gas and electricity prices for Australian consumers.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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Solar

Industry wants Victoria solar rebates to target lower income homes, more batteries
After the first round of rebates was exhausted within days, industry calls on Vic Govt to restrict rebate program to most needy households.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2019

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