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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Governments Resource Efficiency Smart Energy
AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded
AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a 'two-way' energy market.
Australian Federal Government Governments
Wind and solar developers plead with AEMC to reconsider loss factor decision
Wind and solar investors warn of rising costs and impacts on grid stability if the energy market rule maker does not change its approach on transmission losses.
ESB chair Kerry Schott says two-sided market - driven by demand response and distributed solar and storage - will require complete reform of NEM.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar Wind
AEMC told to go back and consult on Cogati, but MLFs still a battle zone
Australian energy market rule maker told to go back and consult with stakeholders over its COGATI process.
COGATI is an extraordinarily complex beast, but its effect would be real and immediate – it would significantly reduce investment in large-scale renewables.
Australian Federal Government Governments Markets
AEMC wants the energy market to think like Airbnb and eBay
AEMC calls on the energy sector to prepare for digital disruption, predicting the sector will see its own Airbnb or eBay disruptors.
Chairman of the Australian Energy Market Commission, John Pierce, has announced the resignation of Chief Executive, Anne Pearson.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Governments People Victorian Government
D’Ambrosio slams AEMC and Taylor for slow progress on energy reforms
Vic minister says AEMC has a "tin ear" to need for energy reforms, and slams Federal Government's control over COAG as "backward".
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Governments Markets People Smart Energy Victorian Government
Victoria to “go it alone” on energy reliability, says D’Ambrosio
Victoria’s energy minister says state will “go it alone” on energy reliability, after becoming frustrated by the federal energy minister Angus Taylor's failure to drive reform.
AEMC unveils blueprint for "future energy grid" embracing rooftop solar, household batteries and electric vehicles, although its call for urgency rankles with those that see the rule-maker as a...
