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.

Outrage over Snowy 2.0 transmission line concession in Kosciuszko National Park
National Parks Association of NSW outraged by plan to build overhead transmission infrastructure for Snowy 2.0, saying damage to Kosciuszko is unacceptable.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 17, 2021

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UNSW to advise NSW government on how to use excess wind and solar
UNSW to lead new research consortium to advise the NSW government on the opportunities for using excess wind and solar to produce green fuels and chemicals.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 16, 2021

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“Gas simply not low emissions”: Labor opposes Taylor’s CEFC power grab
Federal Labor to vote against planned changes to CEFC’s investment mandate, saying it does not trust Angus Taylor with expanded powers.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 16, 2021

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Big Energy wants to bring small wind and solar generators to heel
AEMC seeks more time to consider ‘complexities’ of a call from large energy incumbents to force smaller generators to play by the same energy market rules.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 15, 2021

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Policy & Planning

How a seaweed supplement can eliminate most emissions from cows and sheep
Australian company will fast-track the production of a seaweed supplement that can almost entirely eliminate methane production by sheep and cows.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 15, 2021

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TransGrid secures $600m in loans to fund wind and solar grid connections
TransGrid secures backing of nine banks for a $600 million debt facility, as the company readies to connect more wind, solar and storage projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 12, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Go hard, go early:” Clean energy groups say W.A. target should be 700 pct renewables
WA leaders urged to go hard on the clean energy transition – beyond even the surprisingly ambitious targets unveiled by the WA Liberals.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 12, 2021

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AEMO prepares for negative NEM demand with request for new rules
With periods of negative electricity demand expected as early as next year, AEMO seeks urgent rule changes to prevent settlement systems falling over.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2021

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Coal

Delta Electricity turns down $8.7 million grant for Vales Point upgrades
Owners of Vales Point power station turn down $8.7 million grant, blaming the Morrison government for taking too long to approve funds for turbine upgrades.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

How Coalition’s “brain trust” claimed zero emissions would lead to “humanitarian disaster”
Murdoch press and coalition backbenchers embrace lazy work from Liberal party aligned think tank, designed to scare regional communities over zero carbon targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel pollution may have killed 8.7 million people in single year, says Harvard study
New research suggests fossil fuel pollution could be responsible for as many as one-in-five deaths globally, much higher than first thought.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian exporters could face $140 per tonne carbon tax, thanks to weak Morrison targets
A lack of meaningful climate policies could see Australian exports slapped with significant new carbon border taxes from Europe.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2021

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