Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

Editor

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.

Electric Vehicles

Sydney Councils tap celebrity power for EV charging network launch
Some of Sydney’s iconic beach side locations are now host to on-street charging stations as part of an initative of three eastern-suburbs coucils.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 5, 2019

0
CleanTech Bites

Renewable hydrogen getting cheaper, Australia could lead global market
Renewable hydrogen costs fall, becoming competitive with fossil fuels and putting Australia in prime position to lead global supply of zero emissions hydrogen fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 5, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

ClimateWorks to launch platform to track business pledges on zero emissions
ClimateWorks will create a new register of corporate and government pledges to tackle climate change to track contributions towards Paris Agreement.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 5, 2019

0
Renewables

Gupta secures China EPC contract for $350 million Cultana solar farm
Gupta signs contract with Shanghai Electric to undertake construction of the Cultana solar farm in Whyalla.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 4, 2019

0
Coal

Morrison government fails first climate test – Greens demand answers on missing emissions data
Greens demand answers and the Climate Council slams the Government for once again sitting on greenhouse emissions data, ignoring release deadline.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2019

0
Coal

Why the coal lobby has misled Queensland on value of thermal coal
Thermal coal projects, such as Adani’s Carmichael mine will deliver a fraction of the claimed economic benefits, new analysis from IEEFA has shown
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2019

0
Coal

Solar, wind threaten global coal fleet as technology costs continue to fall
Solar and wind projects are now the cheapest source of electricity in most countries as IRENA sees renewables undercutting existing coal plants on cost.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2019

0
Coal

Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2019

0
Electricity emissions fall sharply as renewable energy continues heavy lifting
Wind overtakes hydro as largest source of renewable energy as electricity sector emissions continue to fall and South Australia beats 50 per cent wind and solar share.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2019

0
Wind energy sets new records as strong investment and windy weather combine
Blustery conditions lead to record wind output in Australia’s main grid on Tuesday, as the Tesla big battery also plays heavily in the arbitrage market.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

0
Coal

Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

0
Solar

Why Australian solar projects offer lower returns to investors than US
ASX listed scale solar fund says solar projects in the US are more attractive than those in Australia because competition is hitting profit margins for investors.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

0