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.

Utilities

Transgrid prefers above-ground transmission link for Snowy 2.0, despite opposition
Transgrid wants to press ahead with cheaper overhead network connection for Snowy 2.0, despite calls to go underground to protect Kosciuszko National Park.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 16, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Court rules government has no ‘duty of care’ to protect young people from climate change
Federal court supports environment minister’s appeal against ruling that government had duty of care to protect young people from climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 15, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“We hold a hose:” Emergency Services chiefs call out Morrison’s failure on climate
Australia’s senior emergency services leaders – those who do hold hoses – slam Morrison government’s failure to prepare for growing climate threat.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 14, 2022

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Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit
Taylor claims credit for surging renewables share, while praising the Morrison government’s investments in the gas industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2022

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Renewables

Zenith taps 5B Maverick tech to boost solar use in off-grid power projects
Remote and off-grid projects to get a solar boost, with Zenith Energy inking a deployment deal with 5B for up to 400MW of power plants.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2022

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Fortescue Future Industries poaches RBA’s chief climate warrior as new CFO
Andrew Forrest’s green energy play Fortescue Future Industries names RBA deputy governor as its new chief financial officer.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator steps in to ensure carbon traders share windfalls, but price plunges again
Regulator intervenes to ensure carbon traders share ‘windfall’ profits from ERF changes, but the price has plunged and industry is angry about lack of consultation.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2022

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Queensland solar and wind pipeline warrants higher renewables target, says report
Green groups call on Queensland government to aim higher on renewables, pointing to ample wind and solar project pipeline.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2022

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Hydrogen

Green hydrogen could be competitive within next few years, Origin chief says
Origin Energy sets its sights on supplying green hydrogen for transport and industrial operations, set to be cost competitive “in coming years”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Higher prices and food shortages to hit Australia as climate crisis worsens
Higher food prices and empty supermarket shelves could become common practice under worsening climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2022

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Hydrogen

Fortescue teams up with aero giant Airbus to accelerate green hydrogen planes
FFI and Airbus form new partnership to accelerate development of a “green revolution” in the aviation industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

How Angus Taylor handed a $1.3 billion windfall to carbon traders
Angus Taylor has handed billions in value back to carbon traders following his decision to make changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 8, 2022

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