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.

CEFC tips $95 million into Perth’s “greenest” industrial estate
Perth’s “greenest” industrial hub gets a boost with $95M CEFC investment for rooftop solar and low carbon concrete.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2021

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Genex goes it alone for Kidston hydro equity after landing new deal from ARENA
Genex turns to its shareholders to raise $110m needed to build its flagship Kidston pumped hydro project, while ARENA chips in with a new $47m grant.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2021

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Coal

Government officials say they knew Collinsville coal plant study could fail
Department officials say failure to deliver ‘bankable feasibility study’ into Collinsville coal plant would be a legitimate outcome of $4m government grant.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2021

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Snowy CEO says gas is “wonderful”, sees no competition from big batteries
Snowy Hydro CEO expresses love for gas, telling senate estimates a new gas generator at Kurri Kurri won’t be competing with big batteries for market share.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2021

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NSW mulls grid access arrangements for new wind, solar and storage projects
NSW government seeks feedback on proposed network access models to manage network connections in the state’s Renewable Energy Zones.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2021

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Tasmania, South Australia lead, while Morrison is deadweight on energy transition
States continue to do the heavy lifting on a clean energy transition, as Morrison ignores chance for a clean energy recovery, WWF scorecard shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2021

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Greens try to head off Snowy Hydro gas plant with fossil fuel ban
Australian Greens move to block Morrison’s quest for a government funded gas plant in Kurri Kurri, proposing a ban on Snowy Hydro fossil fuel investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2021

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Markets

Coles snubs coal and gas and commits to 100 pct renewables by 2025
Coles commits to buy renewables and slash its emissions, as supermarkets lead the way in corporate climate commitments.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 19, 2021

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Portland Smelter secures $160m energy deal to stay open and act like giant battery
Alcoa strikes $160m deal to keep Portland Smelter open, with the aluminium producer set to play a bigger role as a virtual battery in the Victorian grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 19, 2021

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Coal

Audit office questions Taylor emails as it slams Collinsville coal plant grant
ANAO questions processes to award millions in public funds to coal plant feasibility study, and the use of energy minister Angus Taylor’s private email address.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 19, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

“We have policy chaos:” Australians back ban on new petrol cars
Federal government urged to show leadership on EV policy as polling shows most Australians would support a ban on new petrol vehicle sales.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 19, 2021

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Coal

Stats of Convenience: Morrison selling his climate spin to rest of the world
Morrison deploys his usual spin on Australia’s climate efforts in call with US special envoy John Kerry, but will the world fall for it?
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 18, 2021

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