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.

Stunning low prices for offshore wind in UK bode well for Australian plans
Offshore wind projects dominate the biggest and cheapest renewable energy auction run by the UK government to date. And it is good news for Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Hosting UN climate talks could help mend Australia’s Pacific relationships, Albanese says
After successfully rehabilitating Australia’s climate stance in Europe, Albanese hopes hosting a future COP will help mend relationships in the Pacific.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2022

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Social licence and emissions cuts to be embedded in Victoria’s new grid plans
Victoria seeks feedback on its proposed grid investment framework, as it prepares to replace the state’s coal plants with Renewable Energy Zones.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 7, 2022

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Works start at big NSW solar project that will help power NBN
Construction work starts at the Wylong solar farm in central NSW, which will supply power to the National Broadband Network.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 7, 2022

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Construction starts at Andrew Forrest-backed $3 billion renewable energy precinct
Construction starts at the massive $3 billion Clarke Creek renewables precinct in Queensland. The Andrew Forrest-backed project could become Australia’s largest.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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Clean energy investors say grid congestion issues pushing developers offshore
Clean Energy Investor Group calls on market regulators to accelerate market reforms, saying investors may look to other countries.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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“Stunning collapse in confidence:” Consumers lose trust in energy markets
Consumer confidence in energy markets has collapsed in the last month, with warnings that many will choose to “go their own way”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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ARENA shortlists 3GW of “advanced” big batteries essential for 100pct renewable grid
ARENA swamped by applications for $100 million big battery grant round, shortlists 12 projects looking to provide “advanced” inverters essential for renewable grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2022

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Hydrogen

FFI strikes partnership with Djibouti to explore potential green hydrogen industry
FFI partners with Djibouti to study green hydrogen options as part of a plan to establish itself as a leading global green hydrogen supplier.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2022

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Amber says support for household batteries smartest way out of energy crisis
Independent retailer Amber Electric says unleashing household batteries would be a better solution to current energy crisis than a capacity mechanism.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Labor welcomes doubling of coal and gas profits, but no talk of windfall tax
Labor welcomes doubling of profits for Australia’s coal and gas exporters last year, despite consumers getting slugged, showing little has changed on this front despite change of government.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 4, 2022

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Small retailers issue plea for help as fossil fuel price surge claims another victim
Smaller electricity retailers issue joint plea to market regulators to stop “chain reaction” of failures as yet another energy retailer calls in administrators.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 4, 2022

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