Tux Turkel writes primarily about energy issues affecting Maine. Over the years, he has gazed into the spent-fuel pool at the now-gone Maine Yankee nuclear plant, looked across Casco Bay from atop Wyman Station’s smokestack, and toured power plants and wind farms across the state, but remains confused about why electricity doesn’t leak from our wall sockets. When he’s not trying to make sense of dense regulatory filings at the Public Utilities Commission, he’s likely to be hiking in the mountains or visiting Maine’s coastal islands in his small motorboat. A graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Tux lives in Yarmouth with his wife, youngest son, a cat and a guinea pig.
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PublishedMay 24, 2011
Green power option to go online in fall
Mainers will be able to get electricity from renewable sources for up to $7.50 more a month.
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PublishedMay 20, 2011
Energy bill’s savings: $4.80 a year per home
But backers say paring Maine’s renewable-energy rule has other benefits.
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PublishedMay 18, 2011
PUC allows ‘smart meter’ opt-outs
Regulators rule Mainers should have alternatives to the CMP devices, such as keeping their old meter, but it will cost extra.
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PublishedMay 17, 2011
PUC approves ‘smart’ meter opt-out options
In each instance, customers will be required to pay the costs associated with the options. One exception is low-income residents, who will qualify for a partial subsidy.
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PublishedMay 12, 2011
FairPoint leader bets future on being telecom ‘backbone’
As the landline business fades, fiber-optic links and broadband service are key, Mike Reed says.
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PublishedMay 11, 2011
FairPoint making progress after bankruptcy
The company’s Maine president tells business leaders today that “tremendous opportunity” lies ahead.
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PublishedMay 11, 2011
State wind policy changes unlikely
The unexpected tabling by the energy panel of a plan to study project concerns is a setback to wind opponents.
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PublishedMay 9, 2011
Calling all cars to Portland Giant Car Show
The June 25 event will aim to mix features of a traditional car show with an urban street fair.
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PublishedMay 7, 2011
Rally cry: ‘We need housing’
Advocates call on the city to get serious about replacing affordable rental units that are lost when developers eliminate or convert them.
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PublishedMay 6, 2011
Panel combining bills on wind power policy
A broad measure to amend the Wind Energy Act will serve as the basis for other ideas that win support.
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