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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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Mainers likely to endure high electric rates into 2023
The reactions of global energy markets to Russia’s war in Ukraine are expected to keep electric rates up in Maine next year.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Hannaford’s goal: Use only renewable power by 2024
To meet its goal, it’ll need a multi-pronged approach, buying renewable energy and employing a host of strategies to reduce demand.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
As sticker shock for solar power looms, Maine lawmakers consider options
Two bills under consideration seek to balance the desire for solar incentives with the burden of high electricity bills.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
The most popular and cost-effective options for reducing household energy use are limited by high demand, labor shortages and supply chain issues.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost
An electric car costs more up front but can be less expensive to own over time than a gasoline-powered car. Take the 2022 Hyundai Kona hatchback. The sticker price of the base model gas version is $23,100. The electric version costs $34,000 but qualifies for a $2,000 Efficiency Maine rebate and a federal tax credit […]
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Two bills to ease Mainers’ energy costs clear legislative committees
One would provide tax breaks to qualifying businesses with high energy bills, and the other would create a council to advise ratepayers.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill
Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Power bill tax relief: Lawmakers find no easy solutions to complex problem
The sponsor of a bill envisioning some form of tax relief acknowledges, ‘there’s no silver bullet’ to ease high energy costs.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Maine drops CMP fraud probe after accuser withdraws suit and judge dismisses case
The state Public Utilities Commission has closed its summary investigation into potential rate impacts at Central Maine Power, citing a lack of evidence.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
CMP parent Avangrid accused of suing customers in Connecticut over unpaid bills
Maine officials said Monday that they were unaware of any similar actions being taken by Maine utilities, and CMP said it isn’t suing any customers.
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