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.

Policy & Planning

Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs
The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 29, 2022

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Switching to renewables is most effective way to prevent gas shortfalls, AEMO says
AEMO punctures Angus Taylor’s claims of a ‘European style’ gas shortage, saying switch to renewables and electrification will slash gas demand.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 29, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Big carbon traders dig in to defend Australia’s troubled carbon market
Australia’s biggest carbon traders defend the troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, as doubts raised around Australia’s ability to achieve emissions targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects
The senate delivers a pre-election blow to Angus Taylor, cancelling out controversial ARENA regulations for a second time.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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“Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year
Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $11.6 billion this financial year, pushed higher by the Morrison government’s ‘gas led recovery’.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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NSW maps out new renewable energy zone as shift from coal accelerates
The NSW government outlines the boundaries of a new renewable energy zone as it accelerates work to shift from coal to renewables and storage.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 26, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator defends carbon offset scheme as Labor flags review
The Clean Energy Regulator defends Australia’s carbon offset regime following claims it lacks integrity. Labor commits to review the scheme.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2022

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Santos admits Australia’s gas expansion has always been about offshore customers
Santos concedes Australia’s domestic market too small to justify the Morrison government’s gas industry expansion. It’s all about exports.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2022

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Australia’s carbon market is in crisis
The Morrison government faces a multi-level crisis impacting Australia’s carbon markets. Will it take responsibility for the mess?
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens refer carbon scheme to watchdog after whistleblower labels offsets “fraud to the environment”
Most of Australia’s carbon offset units lack environmental integrity, whistleblower claims, labelling them an “environmental and taxpayer fraud”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2022

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More carbon traders join call for Taylor to delay ERF contract overhaul
More participants in Australia’s carbon markets have called on Angus Taylor to delay a controversial overhaul of the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2022

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Could a capacity market be key to bringing energy storage to market?
With energy storage project developers searching for new revenue streams, could a capacity market help ensure enough storage comes online?
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2022

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