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.

Record wind and solar pushed emissions and prices lower in 2021
New analysis shows Australia achieving record highs for wind and solar, pushing emissions and prices down. But gas and oil remain well entrenched.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 8, 2021

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Doubts raised over emissions cuts at Santos CCS project receiving government subsidies
Questions raised around claimed emissions reductions at massive Morrison government backed CCS project, that may increase fossil fuel use.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 8, 2021

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AEMO sets out tender timeline for NSW’s rapid transition from coal to renewables
AEMO Services outlines tender timeline for the wind, solar and storage that will replace NSW’s ageing coal fleet.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 7, 2021

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Hydrogen

Australian start-up to test hydrogen-to-heat catalyst in first real-world pilot
An Australian start-up will deploy its innovative hydrogen-to-heat technology, potentially paving the way for the decarbonisation of food production.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Bowen says Labor ready to take climate election fight to Morrison and Taylor
Chris Bowen says Labor ready to fight Coalition on climate at next election, and issued a debate challenge to Angus Taylor.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 6, 2021

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Smart Energy

Explainer: Labor plans 85 “solar banks” to open up solar to renters. What are they?
Labor’s ‘solar banks’ policy could break down the barriers to solar ownership for the millions of households who can’t install rooftop solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 6, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Morrison’s lack of climate action puts national security at risk, former defence chief says
National security experts welcome Labor’s commitment to undertake climate risk assessment, and say Morrison still “missing in action”.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 6, 2021

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Coal

NSW seeks wind, solar and storage proposals for Hunter and Central Coast REZ
NSW seeks proposals for wind, solar and storage project in a new renewable energy zone centred at the heart of its coal mining regions.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Labor lowers 2030 target to 43 per cent, to blunt Morrison scare campaign
Labor to take a 43 per cent emissions target to the next federal election, and a paired back policy platform designed to blunt Morrison scare campaign.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 3, 2021

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Renewable magnesium smelter considered for Western Australia coal hub
WA looks to boost zero emissions production of critical minerals, funding a feasibility study into a green magnesium smelter in the heart of coal country.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 2, 2021

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Snowy faces higher costs for Kurri Kurri after quietly signing up for more gas storage
Plans for gas storage for Snowy Hydro’s Kurri Kurri generator quietly expanded, after project criticised for being a ‘generator on gas rations’.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 2, 2021

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Hydrogen

Could Australia produce 3,000 per cent renewables? Experts say it might be necessary
A massive ramp up of renewable energy production is key to cutting the costs of decarbonised products, like green steel, aluminium and hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 2, 2021

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