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.

Markets

“Tidal wave” of new wind and solar will force early coal plant closures
New analysis warns lower electricity prices caused by “tidal wave” of new wind and solar investment could push multiple coal plants into early retirement.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2021

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APA’s new gas generator remains in UNGI limbo, can’t find a customer
APA still can’t find a customer for its proposed new gas generator promised support by Morrison government as it looks to hydrogen opportunities after big first half loss.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 23, 2021

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Renewables

Coca-Cola Amatil commits to 100pct renewables by 2025, zero emissions by 2040
Coca-Cola Amatil signs on to switch its Australian beverage facilities to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 23, 2021

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NSW appoints first Renewable Energy Sector Board to guide energy plan
NSW government to draw upon the state’s energy experts to seize green industry opportunities, unveiling the first Renewable Energy Sector Board.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 23, 2021

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Renewables

Hydrogen start-up seeks funds to convert old coal generator to biomass
Verdant Technologies raises $2m in a pre-IPO investment round, as it plans to revive the Redbank power station to produce hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2021

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Haines proposes $483m Local Power Agency to help communities buy in to wind and solar
Independent MP Helen Haines introduces legislation to establish a new Australian Local Power Agency to support community ownership of renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2021

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Storage

Genex needs more time to seal deal for Kidston pumped hydro project
Genex again seeks more time to lock in partners for Kidston pumped hydro project – but its not the only pumped hydro project to run into troubles.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator unveils new effort to track corporate carbon offsets
CER seeks feedback on new carbon offset transparency report to drive greater interest in voluntary offsetting amongst Australia’s largest emitters.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 19, 2021

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Nationals push nuclear power in new attempt to hijack CEFC changes
Nationals senators set to derail Morrison government legislation with a plan to open up Australia’s green bank to nuclear power investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 18, 2021

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Coal

Origin profits collapse as it prepares for ‘messy’ coal exit and big battery plans
Origin Energy says things could get messy with coal plants heading towards early closures, as it reports first half profits slashed by 98 per cent.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 18, 2021

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Labor energy minister “horrified” by Liberals “risky” zero emissions energy plan
In WA, the politics of energy is turned upside down as Labor labels the ambitious clean energy plan of the WA Liberals as reckless and too costly.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Barnaby Joyce blunders attempt to open CEFC funds to “high intensity” coal plants
Barnaby Joyce calls for CEFC to fund “high intensity” coal plants, but the emissions threshold he proposes would make that impossible.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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