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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.
Climate Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Victorian Government
Victoria slammed for using misleading data to justify lifting of gas moratorium
The Australia Institute slams the Victorian government for using misleading jobs and emissions figures to justify lifting of gas moratorium.
Climate Governments Victorian Government
Victoria lifts moratorium on onshore gas, but permanently bans fracking
Victorian Andrews government to allow onshore gas exploration, but will permanently ban CSG and fracking. Environmental groups and the Greens label it "disaster capitalism".
Governments Markets Smart Energy Victorian Government
AEMC approves Victoria’s request to go it alone on energy reliability reform
AEMC approves request from Victoria for 'enhanced RERT' powers to allow AEMO to secure multi-year emergency electricity supply contracts.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Governments People Renewables Victorian Government
Victoria left in the dark over potential bilateral energy deal with Angus Taylor
Victoria has been left in the dark over any potential deal with the federal government on energy, hasn't heard from Angus Taylor for months.
Governments Renewable Gas Renewables Victorian Government
Consortium proposes 80MW solar farm and green hydrogen facility in Victoria
Consortium seeks to leverage Govt funds to examine feasibility of hydrogen export facility near Portland in Victoria that could grow to a $1B investment opportunity.
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Victorian energy minister says energy market rules out of date, and calls for reforms to ensure regulators can respond to clean energy transition.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.
