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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.
Governments Resource Efficiency Victorian Government
Experts want air-con “clunkers” replaced to soften Victoria demand peaks, cut bills
Industry body calls for more support to replace air conditioner "clunkers" as Victoria hails successes of energy efficiency scheme
Governments Rooftop PV Solar Victorian Government
Another 4,000 Victorian solar rebates snapped up in 80 minutes
Solar Victoria confident solar rebate challenges resolved as fresh allocation of 4,000 rebates exhausted in 80 minutes.
Fifth EV rapid charging station from Chargefox opens in seaside village and surf mecca Torquay, Victoria.
Governments News & Commentary Victorian Government
Victoria says energy market rules come from different era, regulators fail to keep pace
Victorian energy minister says energy market rules out of date, and calls for reforms to ensure regulators can respond to clean energy transition.
Governments Origin Victorian Government
Second Victorian generator offline after Mortlake suffers major “arcing” incident
"Electrical fault" will see Mortlake power station operate at half capacity until Christmas, exacerbating an already stretched Victorian grid heading into summer.
Proponents of 2,200MW Star of the South project begin labour market study for first offshore wind farm in southern hemisphere.
Coal Governments Renewables Victorian Government
Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind
Renewables creating "unprecedented change" in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state's ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.
Coal EnergyAustralia Governments News & Commentary Victorian Government
EnergyAustralia forced to reaffirm its plans for Yallourn, amid media coal panic
EnergyAustralia issues statement clarifying its plans for Yallourn power station, as speculation mounts that power station could close earlier than 2032.
Governments Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Berrybank wind farm begins construction with turbines made locally in old car factory
The 180MW Berrybank wind farm will use turbines constructed in a former car factory in Geelong.
Climate Coal Governments Victorian Government
Combet panel urges big emissions cuts for Victoria, but stops short of 1.5°C pathway
Independent panel lead by former Labor climate change minister urges big emissions reductions, even without factoring in a 1.5C pathway.
