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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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Legislative committee scuttles LePage’s energy initiatives
Among the proposals rejected is one that would use money from timber harvesting on state land to help low-income residents with heating costs.
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LePage nominee for Maine PUC stalled amid ‘crisis of confidence’
Democrats on a legislative committee vote to table the nomination of Bruce Williamson and question the commission’s objectivity and integrity.
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Maine lawmakers expected to vote Thursday on sweeping energy policy bill
Policy changes proposed by the governor are intended to lower energy costs, but some provisions are opposed by clean-energy advocates and solar panel installers.
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Profiles of 21 companies creating jobs in Maine
Apothecary by Design Portland What: Independent pharmacy services company Jobs: 71 workers, 12 in past year. Plans to hire five to 10 this year Good to know: Has strong relationship with University of New England and Husson schools of pharmacy. Leased new space on Preble Street for expansion. Top concern: Labor market/worker skills Key comment from […]
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Survey sheds light on what drives companies to create jobs in Maine
A skilled labor market, high-speed Internet and proximity to customers were top factors in a survey of 21 growth companies.
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Swedish company thriving – and hiring – in midcoast
Molnlycke, located at Brunswick landing, makes specialty wound dressings for medical centers.
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Summit Natural Gas wants customers to foot bill for ad campaign
The company has told the Public Utilities Commission that ‘education’ advertising aimed at buyers is in their own ‘best interest.’
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LePage, clean-energy advocates clash over governor’s agenda
At issue are the governor’s proposals that reflect his skepticism over ratepayer charges to support conservation.
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LePage nominates Tennessee economist for PUC seat
The news comes on the same day as a wind power company withdraws its application for a facility near Ellsworth due to anticipated opposition from the Commission.