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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.
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Renewables and batteries, not gas, the best solution to Liddell closure, new report says
New modelling suggests battery storage, rather than a new gas generator, would be a lower cost replacement for Liddell power station.
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Malcolm Turnbull
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“We will pay a heavy price for this”, Turnbull savages Morrison and Taylor over climate
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull eviscerates Scott Morrison and Angus Taylor's stance on climate, saying Morrison over-channelled Trump.
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Matt Kean takes on Angus Taylor: “I’m not on the side of vested interests”
NSW energy minister Matt Kean tells summit he is focused on delivering cheaper electricity to households. Angus Taylor says he wants to export the most gas.
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Labor and Greens slam Taylor’s “unacceptable attack” on CEFC
In dissenting reports, Labor and Greens senators say CEFC amendment bill is an unwarranted power grab by federal energy minister Angus Taylor.
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Coalition says Technology Roadmap emission cuts a ‘projection’, not a ‘commitment’
Coalition sheds new light on Technology Roadmap: "Don't confuse commitments with projections that are in documents underpinned by a series of assumptions."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Terms of rooftop solar review rekindle concerns of political “witch hunt”
Concerns of Tony Abbott-style renewable energy witch hunt stoked again with release of terms of reference for federal government review into rooftop solar sector.
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CEFC may have to sell wind and solar investments to fund $18bn technology roadmap
CEFC could be forced to sell $8 billion of assets, including wind and solar projects, to meet $18 billion of new investment promised by Coalition's Technology Roadmap.
