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.

Policy & Planning

Climate Change Election: where do parties stand and what can we expect after Saturday?
In 2019, climate change has re-emerged as the key issue in the minds of voters. RenewEconomy takes a look at the key parties and independents ahead of the election.
Michael Mazengarb

May 15, 2019

0
Gupta’s Cultana solar farm gets green light – overcomes objections from Adani
The 280MW Cultana solar farm has received planning approval, after objections were raised by its neighbour, Adani Renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

May 14, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

Global fossil fuel subsidies reach $5.2 trillion, and $29 billion in Australia
IMF says fossil fuel subsidies in Australia amount to nearly $1,200 per person, or a total of $29 billion.
Michael Mazengarb

May 13, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

Welfare lobby calls for zero net emissions target to protect vulnerable
Coalition of social service organisations calls on political leaders to take the strong climate action needed to protect those worst affected.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2019

0
Labor to remove Coalition’s “climate fig leaf”, push funds to clean energy
Labor reveals it will scrap Coalition’s “Climate Solutions Fund” and redirect funds to clean energy initiatives.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2019

0
NSW Government

NSW Planning blocks Crookwell 3 wind farm, in heart of Taylor’s electorate
Third stage of Crookwell wind farm, in heart of energy minister Angus Taylor’s electorate, rejected by NSW Planning after opposition from local Landscape Guardian groups.
Michael Mazengarb

May 10, 2019

0
Storage

Lithium Australia partners with Chinese firm to accelerate battery production
Australian lithium producer partners with major Chinese battery manufacturer to accelerate production and supply of batteries to Australia
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

Climate change could wipe $571bn from property values by 2030
Coalition climate policies set to wipe billions off property values, and be major drag on Australian economy, new Climate Council report shows.
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

NZ unveils zero carbon goal, but goes soft on sheep emissions
New Zealand Government tables its Zero Carbon Bill, but splits out methane emissions in an effort to shield agricultural sector.
Michael Mazengarb

May 8, 2019

0
Australian mayors want more ambition on climate change, 100% renewables
Group of mayors across Australia demand Federal Government lift its game on climate action, support local communities and aim for 100% renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

May 8, 2019

0
Solar and storage to power NDIS housing in first of its kind pilot
First-of-its-kind project will incorporate solar and battery systems into dedicated housing for participants of the NDIS.
Michael Mazengarb

May 8, 2019

0
ESB releases design for retailer reliability obligation – will half a NEG cut it?
ESB releases proposed amendments to the National Electricity Rules for the implementation of the Retailer Reliability Obligation. Is half a NEG better than none at all?
Michael Mazengarb

May 7, 2019

0