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.

ANU says flaws with Australia’s carbon offset scheme “irrefutable” as Coalition appointees resign
ANU researchers detail ‘irrefutable’ flaws with Australia’s carbon offset regime, as trio of Coalition appointees resigns from oversight committee.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Labor in diplomatic climate flurry, at home and overseas, before parliament sits
Bowen and Albanese hope to win friends at home and overseas for new climate ambitions, as draft climate legislation leaks.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 14, 2022

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Hydro Tasmania locks in new CEO to lead battery of the nation project
Hydro Tasmania says new CEO will lead battery of the nation project in midst of “most critical transformation our industry has ever experienced.”
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

New wind and solar saved $82bn in fossil fuel costs in 2021, but supply pressures loom
Renewables achieved double-digit cost reductions in 2021, and saved tens of billions in fossil fuel costs, but IRENA warns of supply chain and commodities crises.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Could Australia have a ‘teal independent’ as PM? Climate 200 thinks so
“Sky’s the limit” for what Climate 200 movement could do next, its chief says, including targeting state elections, or even an independent prime minister.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 13, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Wind, solar and battery supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical crises, experts warn
The emerging dominance of clean tech supply chains by countries like China could pose new forms of energy security risks, experts warn.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 13, 2022

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Policy & Planning

US energy secretary says switch to wind and solar “could be greatest peace plan of all”
“No country has ever been held hostage to access to the sun.” US energy secretary says switch to renewables could be world’s best peace plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia must seize “once in a generation” opportunity on renewables, says Albanese
Australia was missing out on massive “once in a generation” green energy opportunities under the Coalition, Albanese tells major energy forum in Sydney.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty
A Queensland coal mine will be allowed to more than double emissions in a decision made by the Morrison government just months before federal election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

“Forget nuclear and simplify electrification:” The message from energy experts
‘Forget nuclear and simplify electrification’ is the message form Australian energy experts for next steps in decarbonisation push.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2022

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Edify lands ARENA and NSW funds for advanced battery inverter project in NSW
Edify lands ARENA and NSW government funds for part of the big 150MW/300MWh Darlington Point advanced battery project in south west NSW.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Tiwi elder seeks injunction to block start of drilling at Santos Barossa gas project
Tiwi elder Dennis Tipakalippa seeks to prevent drilling at Barossa gas project until a court challenge to project approvals is resolved.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2022

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