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.

Up to 20,000 new clean energy jobs up for grabs as Queensland readies to vote
A new Climate Council report says renewable energy zones, clean manufacturing and renewable exports provide political leaders a chance to create thousands of new jobs.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 9, 2020

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Budget papers create confusion over ARENA funding timelines
There is confusion over when ARENA’s new $1.4 billion in funding will be allocated, with budget papers contradicting statements from the federal energy minister.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2020

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Coal

Vales Point coal plant to get $8.7m handout for upgrades, but not life extension
The 42-year-old Vales Point coal plant to receive $8.7m in public funds, to pay for upgrades, but government says it won’t extend the plant’s life.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2020

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WA’s third-largest wind farm, Warradarge to reach full output by end of October
WA’s third largest wind farm, the 180MW Warradarge project, officially opened, using some of the largest turbines deployed in the state.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 7, 2020

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Roads over renewables: Budget seen as missed opportunity for a green recovery
Federal budget viewed as a missed opportunity for a clean energy-led recovery, as Morrison chooses roads over renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 7, 2020

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Federal budget funds Vales Point upgrade and CCS, but snubs EVs
The 2020 federal budget offers few surprises: confirming new ARENA funding, money for CCS, an upgrade for coal generator and a snub for electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 6, 2020

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Hydrogen next key step to cutting emissions in mining sector, says ARENA
Green hydrogen will be key to cutting emissions in Australia’s resources sector, and could instigate a resurgence of Australian heavy manufacturing.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 6, 2020

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Coal

“Tasteless:” Matt Canavan slammed over use of “Black Coal Matters” slogan
Queensland LNP senator Matt Canavan slammed for misappropriation of ‘Black Lives Matter’ slogan to promote the coal industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 6, 2020

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Coal

Palaszczuk’s secret royalties deal amounts to $270m loan to Adani, TAI says
A secretive royalties deal struck between Queensland and Adani set to deliver millions in effective loans and concessions to the massive coal mine.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2020

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Australian researchers seek cheaper, better and easier to dispose solar panels
End-of-life issues for solar panels set to be focus of research projects sharing in $15 million of ARENA grant funding.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2020

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Technology roadmap not a credible policy to tackle climate, investors say
Investors say the Morrison government’s Technology Roadmap is not a replacement ‘for a coherent national climate policy’, or a lack of 2050 target.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2020

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Morrison claims gas needed because batteries can’t yet firm wind and solar
Morrison says more gas needed because battery technologies can’t firm renewables at scale. Energy experts disagree.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 1, 2020

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