The predicted low temperatures will produce dry, powdery snow that’s less likely to bring down tree branches and power lines – but the wind gusts might.
Tux Turkel
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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CMP’s $1.4 billion effort fortifies Maine electric grid against new threats
The upgrade offers defense against cyber and physical attacks; solar storms may require more.
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Panel endorses LePage appointee to PUC
If confirmed, Carlisle McLean would join the Public Utilities Commission, which plays a key role in energy policy and rates, at a critical time.
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Price pain turns to gain for many of CMP’s customers
In a case of ‘fortuitous timing,’ electricity bills that were due to jump this year will instead fall for midsized businesses and homeowners with standard-offer service.
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LePage nominates legal counsel to serve on Public Utilities Commission
Carlisle McLean would join the three-member board at a time of heightened concern about energy costs in Maine.
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Maine wind industry boasts 1,560 jobs, $532 million in spending
The industry report comes at a time of political uncertainty over a key federal tax credit and energy policy in the Legislature.
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Conflict looms over CMP sister company’s plan for mountain wind farm
Critics say the project near Bingham may run afoul of the state law separating power generators from the utilities that distribute energy.
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LePage considers two on his staff to fill PUC seats at pivotal time
The agency is grappling with critical energy issues, including rising electricity costs and limited access to natural gas in Maine.
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Maine PUC fines Summit $25,000, requires safety corrections
The natural gas company defends its practices, and one of its pipeline project contractors disputes state charges on worker qualifications.
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Maine PUC finds safety violations in Summit Natural Gas pipeline project
PUC monitors say some workers weren’t properly qualified and allege other issues, but the company defends its practices and says it’s not cutting corners.