Smart Energy Council
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 Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Utility PV
SEC vows “ruthless” political campaign to overcome big solar and wind gridlock
Smart Energy Council vows "ruthless and pointed” campaign, as maelstrom of grid constraints, connection delays and policy vacuum threatens to send big solar and wind investment over a cliff.
COGATI is an extraordinarily complex beast, but its effect would be real and immediate – it would significantly reduce investment in large-scale renewables.
Governments News & Commentary one step Rooftop PV Solar Victorian Government
“We’re hurting” – Solar industry rallies against rooftop rebate in Victoria
Public protest calls on Victorian government to fix or scrap its rooftop solar panel rebate, to prevent further job losses and company failures.
Battery Governments News & Commentary one step Storage
Standards Australia claims “consensus” on strict new home battery rules
Controversial home battery installation rules look set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote on the latest draft of safety guidelines reportedly won "consensus" support.At least, we think...
The ballot has closed, but the battery industry may have to wait to find out if new strict installation standards have been approved or not.
Battery News & Commentary one step Sonnen Storage Tesla
Australia home battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments News & Commentary Renewables Solar
Solar industry backs Steggall, as symbolic end to Abbott-era energy policies
Smart Energy Council backs Independent candidate for Warringah, Zali Steggall, in her bid to oust "the most destructive politician in a generation” on climate and renewables.
COAG energy council member and ACT climate minister Shane Rattenbury declares the NEG "dead," killed off by Turnbull's complete capitulation on emissions and climate.
Climate Coal Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables
ACT won’t back NEG in current form, despite intense pressure
ACT energy minister Shane Rattenbury says Territory under "enormous pressure" to agree to NEG, but that won't be happening in the policy's current form.
Climate Governments News & Commentary Renewables
NEG target in crosshairs as CEC, SEC call for more ambition
Clean Energy Council and Smart Energy Council call for high emissions reduction targets, as Frydenberg promises no change to the party room.
