Michael Mazengarb
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Climate
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.
Australian Federal Government Bill Shorten CleanTech Bites Climate Governments Renewables
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.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Wind
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.
Australian lithium producer partners with major Chinese battery manufacturer to accelerate production and supply of batteries to Australia
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments News & Commentary
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.
Climate Governments New Zealand Government
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.
Governments Local Government
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.
Smart Energy Solar Sonnen South Australian Government Storage
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.
Australian Federal Government Governments
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?
Australian Federal Government Governments News & Commentary Renewables Scott Morrison
Morrison concedes emissions have “lifted”, fibs on role in renewables investment
Morrison admits emissions are rising under the Coalition, and then falsely claims that renewable boom the result of Coalition policies. In fact, they tried to scrap them.
