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.

Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million
Morrison government more than doubles its spending on pre-election advertising to convince voters it cares about the climate and clean energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

“We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence
Tim Wilson suggests Australia is keeping pace with the rest of the world on EV uptake, but the data suggests he’s wrong.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

High Court blocks appeal for Bylong coal mine in likely fatal blow to project
The High Court refuses to hear appeal to Bylong coal mine rejection, effectively killing off the controversial project.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s bushfire threat already beyond worst-case scenarios, thanks to climate change
As a cooler summer provides Australia a reprieve from the extremes of recent hot summers, experts say bushfire threat still exceeds ‘worst case’ scenarios.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2022

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Renewables

Renewables supplied five-times more electricity than gas generators in 2021
Renewables continued to squeeze fossil fuels out of Australian electricity markets in 2021, with gas and coal slumping to historic lows.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Record volumes for Australian carbon markets, record prices for EU carbon
Trading in Australian carbon credit markets set new records in January, as prices in the European market surge toward a major milestone.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 9, 2022

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Australia’s only large-scale CCS project operated at half-capacity in first full year
Chevron copped a $40 million offset bill due to failures of the Gorgon CCS to meet emissions storage targets in its first year of operation.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 9, 2022

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Hydrogen

UGL nets $185m contract for Kurri Kurri’s ‘hydrogen ready’ turbines
UGL will supply two ‘hydrogen ready’ gas turbine units for Snowy Hydro’s Kurri Kurri gas plant under $185 million contract.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Independents and Greens hope to break climate deadlock by seizing balance of power
Tim Wilson suggests debate cooling over emissions targets, but Labor, the Greens and Independents are ready for an election climate fight.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens to seek moratorium on new fossil fuel projects in any post-election negotiations
The Greens will use a potential ‘balance of power’ position after the next election to seek a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 7, 2022

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Snowy Hydro gets green-light for “dirty, unnecessary and expensive” gas plant
Coalition grants environmental approval for Kurri Kurri gas plant described as dirty, expensive and not needed.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 7, 2022

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Utilities

Solar farm and big battery in Latrobe Valley gets planning green light
Planning approval given to solar farm to be located in heart of Latrobe Valley, with a big battery to be added later.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2022

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