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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.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Coal Gas Governments People Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Federal government energy roadmap based on guesswork and thought bubbles
Department officials concede that some of the assumptions underpinning the Morrison government's technology roadmap are departmental guesswork.
Coal Markets Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Newest coal generators rank amongst Australia’s worst for reliability
"All hype and spin." New "low emissions high efficiency" coal fired generator in Queensland among the worst in Australia in terms of reliability.
Gas Governments Markets NSW Government Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Santos accused of ‘misrepresenting’ costs of Narrabri gas in new modelling
Santos accused of misrepresenting the source of new economic modelling of Narrabri project as decision on planning approval looms.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Tony Abbott
Gillard on climate action: “It was done. And … we can do it again in the future”
Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.
Australian Federal Government Gas Governments
Gas subsidies: Covid Commission asked to explain backflip on evidence to Senate committee
Chair of the National Covid-19 Commission faces calls to explain why a pro-gas working group report contradicts evidence provided to a parliamentary committee.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Western Australian Government
Green manufacturing could deliver $50bn boost to GDP, 400,000 jobs
Investing in local battery production and the use of renewables to power industry could drive a renaissance in Australia's manufacturing sector.
AEMC AEMO AER Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate ESB Governments Institutions
Cannon-Brookes, Tesla lead call to accelerate energy market reforms
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and Tesla lead call for energy market reforms to be accelerated to facilitate transition to renewables.
Climate Coal Markets Renewables
Coal’s share of Australia’s grid scale generation tumbles below 70% for first time
TAI report shows that as renewables flourish, total sent-out coal-fired power fell to below 66% of total generation and to less than 70% of grid-level generation, excluding rooftop solar.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coal Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
“Too late for gradual transition”: Quiggin calls for coal exit by 2030
A new research paper spells out benefits of a rapid coal phase-out and calls on governments to develop a plan for the transition.
AEMC AEMO Institutions Markets Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Fossil fuel incumbents push to delay another crucial energy market reform
Crucial National Electricity Market reforms face delays under pressure from large incumbent fossil fuel generators using Covid-19 as a cover to stymie progress.
