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.

Renewables

WA based green hydrogen firm looking for $2m in pre-IPO investment
Infinite Blue Energy issues call for $2 million in pre-IPO investment, as the company targets ASX-listing before developing a massive green hydrogen plant.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 19, 2020

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Energy ministers extend life of Energy Security Board to finish rewrite of market rules
Energy Security Board has its mandate extended for another 12-months, as energy ministers finally agree to let the body finish its NEM redesign work.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 19, 2020

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Former Abbott business adviser and wind and solar critic appointed to Snowy board
A former Abbott business adviser, who once called for Snowy Hydro to privatised, and renewables critic, has been appointed to the Snowy Hydro board.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2020

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Goldwind considers green fuels for hybrid gas-battery plant
Goldwind Australia to consider use of biofuels, or hydrogen, to fuel new hybrid gas project that has received NSW government backing.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2020

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WA seeks to spur new carbon farming projects in national parks
WA government calls for proposals for ‘carbon for conservation’ projects, that help protect national parks while storing carbon.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2020

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Aussie “stethoscope for wind turbines” invention could save industry $500m
Australian developed ‘stethoscope for wind turbines’ is looking to substantially cut maintenance and repair costs through early damage detection.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2020

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Hydrogen buses, microgrids, share in $22m of WA funding for renewable hydrogen
Resources companies dominate list of successful recipients of $22m in WA government funding for hydrogen fuelled transport initiatives.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 17, 2020

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AGL says batteries starting to compete with gas generators for peaking services
Big batteries competing with gas generators for peaking services, according to AGL chief operating officer Markus Brokhof.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 17, 2020

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Dysfunctional gas industry failing Australian consumers with inflated prices
ACCC slams dysfunctional gas market, with local gas users paying almost double the price paid by overseas buyers.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 17, 2020

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Coal power hits record low, but Taylor still can’t credit wind and solar for lower electricity prices
Electricity prices fall to five year low, pushed down by record high wind and solar, but still Angus Taylor advocates for a gas-led recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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Coal

BHP backtracks on dodgy Kyoto accounting trick, puts fossil fuel lobby groups on notice
BHP reverses support for Australia’s use of Kyoto surplus credits, issues new set of standards on climate advocacy that puts lobby groups on notice.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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AGL seeks approval for 500MW big battery at site of Liddell coal generator
AGL announced planning application for a big battery of up to 500MW at Liddell coal generator, and another big battery at the ageing Torrens gas generator near Adelaide.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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