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.

Policy & Planning

Bowen slams Morrison legacy as fossil fuels drive jump in Australia emissions
Australia’s emissions jumped in 2021, growing by 4.1 million tonnes, after Morrison government failed to seize chance for a ‘green recovery’.
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Jun 27, 2022

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WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment
A Western Australian gold mine is now being powered by solar power, the first operational project under the state’s Clean Energy Future Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 27, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

Site secured for Tasmanian green hydrogen facility, aiming to fuel hydrogen bus trial
ASX-listed ReNu Energy says it has secured a site for a green hydrogen production facility, just outside of Hobart.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2022

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AEMO puts generators on notice as it restores full electricity market trading
AEMO restores full electricity market trading on Friday afternoon, with generators still on notice for potential gaming behaviour.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2022

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New market to trade network access could help solve congestion issues, CEC says
Clean Energy Council says allowing new wind and solar farms to “trade” network access could solve network congestion challenges.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator mulls carbon offsets for mining waste and carbonates
One of Australia’s largest resources companies could soon claim carbon offsets for emissions captured from waste products of its mining operations.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 23, 2022

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Gippsland set to be named as Australia’s first offshore wind zone
Victoria’s Gippsland coast could soon host Australia’s first offshore wind projects as the first ‘special region’ named by the Albanese government.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 23, 2022

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Bowen presses ahead with capacity mechanism, plays down ‘coal keeper’ fears
Federal energy minister Chris Bowen wants to accelerate capacity mechanism introduction, while seeking to allay fears it will just prop up coal.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2022

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AEMO to restore market trading as 4,000MW returns to operation
AEMO says a “clear improvement” in conditions will allow it to restore electricity market trading, as 4,000MW of capacity returns from outages.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2022

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Woodside sued over Scarborough gas plans, as fears raised over spill risk
Oil and gas giant Woodside is being taken to court by environment groups, seeking to halt the development of the Scarborough gas project.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2022

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Queensland to lift taxes on coal producers in budget light on clean energy funding
Queensland will increase royalties imposed on coal producers for the first time in a decade, but offered little by way of new clean energy funding.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 21, 2022

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Kean goes deep green with budget that links climate action with future prosperity
With his first state budget, NSW treasurer Matt Kean shows green energy technologies and future prosperity will go hand-in-hand.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 21, 2022

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