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.

Regulator reminds generators of market obligations as Bowen plays down risk of outages
Bowen says there’s no need to cut essential electricity use despite forecast shortfalls, as regulators remind generators of their obligation to play fairly.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 2022

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Just a lick of paint: CEFC backs Aussie coating innovation to slash transport emissions
An Australian invented “shark skin” coating, which can reduce drag for planes and ships, gets an investment boost from the CEFC.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 2022

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Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays
Delays in the government-funded Snowy 2.0 could have big impact on timing of coal plant closures and shape of energy policy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2022

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Loy Yang A unit outage to extend beyond winter as Corbett departs AGL
AGL loses yet another senior leader as it announces Loy Yang A unit outage could last all of winter.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2022

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NSW to spend $1.2 billion fast-tracking transmission and energy storage to unlock REZs
NSW establishes a new $1.2 billion investment facility to fast track the construction of transmission infrastructure for the state’s REZs
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Tax excess profits:” Higher taxes, not subsidies, could be key to solving energy crisis
Taxing the ‘super profits’ of gas companies could help governments cut the energy costs of consumers, and fund energy efficiency improvements.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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“They are clearly afraid of scrutiny:” Dispute deepens over carbon offset integrity
Former head of Australia’s carbon offset watchdog defends claims most offsets lack integrity, and says regulators are “clearly afraid of scrutiny”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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NSW targets offshore wind projects as it seeks proposals for Illawarra renewable zone
NSW is targeting offshore wind projects to help power some of the state’s biggest energy users as it opens up registrations for Illawarra renewable zone.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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Energy ministers want “supercharged” Integrated System Plan and capacity mechanism
Energy ministers agree to progress design of a capacity mechanism “at pace”, along with a “supercharged” ISP to fast-track transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Nationals push nuclear as Bowen targets regulatory barriers to energy markets
Bowen meets state and territory energy ministers to discuss market chaos, while the Nationals ramp up nuclear advocacy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2022

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“You’ll make ridiculous amounts of money:” Snowy Hydro eyes more gas generators
Snowy Hydro is hiking contract prices and may build more gas fired generators, because they would make “ridiculous amounts of money”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2022

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Head of carbon offset watchdog rejects predecessor’s claims that offsets lack integrity
ERAC chair rejects predecessor’s claims that bulk of Australian carbon offsets lack environmental integrity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2022

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