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

Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 13, 2019

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Zali Steggall issues call to arms to renewables sector
Zali Steggall remains optimistic for the future of Australia’s clean energy sector, but says it needs to take up the polticial fight for strong policies.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 13, 2019

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Policy & Planning

NSW promises details of solar and storage interest-free loans program soon
NSW says details of its promised zero-interest loan scheme for solar and battery storage should be released soon, and will aim to unlock billions in investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 13, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen re-fuelling station explodes in Norway, Hyundai and Toyota suspend fuel cell sales
Toyota and Hyundai suspend sales of hydrogen vehicles in Norway following the explosion of a refuelling station located just outside of Oslo.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 12, 2019

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Queensland budget delivers $250 million to kick-start CleanCo
The Queensland budget has delivered funding for investments in state-owned renewables and an expansion of the state’s hydrogen export capabilities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 12, 2019

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Smart Energy

AGL looks to future of energy with multi-billion dollar Telco play
AGL looks to the future as it makes a multi-billion dollar play for emerging telco Vocus Group.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2019

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NSW Government

NSW quietly cancels 200MW virtual power plant, redirects funds to solar loans
NSW government confirms cancellation of planned 200MW virtual power plant to cover costs of interest-free loans for solar, promised in the state election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2019

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Policy & Planning

NSW energy minister wants Coalition to stop pitting ideology and populism against science
New NSW energy minister wants federal Coalition colleagues to stop pitting ideology and populism against science, and asks them to support a full National Energy Guarantee that includes emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2019

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Australia gets half a NEG as COAG signs off on reliability obligation
COAG Energy Council signs off on package of reliability measures that have emerged from the wreckage of the National Energy Guarantee.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Networks lobby pushes for RET-style scheme for hydrogen gas in pipelines
Two new reports have highlighted the potential of “renewable gas” in Australia, if the Federal Government can put in place the right policy mechanisms to support its use. The reports, one from by Energy Networks Australia and another by Bioenergy Australia were launched at the Renewable Gas in Australia Symposium held in Sydney, have recommended […]
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Combet panel urges big emissions cuts for Victoria, but stops short of 1.5°C pathway
Independent panel lead by former Labor climate change minister urges big emissions reductions, even without factoring in a 1.5C pathway.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s emissions jump again, as Taylor delivers early spin to Murdoch media
Latest data shows how Australia’s greenhouse emissions continue to surge as Angus Taylor opts to release greenhouse figures through the Murdoch press.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2019

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