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- 1 weeks ago27 min
Biggest Rate Hike Ever
The P.U.C. considers Xcel Energy's biggest ever rate hike request. Are Colorado rate payers stuck with this? What is causing it? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/xcel-energy-electric-rate-increase-colorado/
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Climate Lawsuit Strategy
Another lawsuit from climate activists against big oil seems all too familiar. What is the endgame? Do these lawsuits warrant their effort and cost? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss another reason climate lawfare happens with the executive director of the Prime Mover Institute Russ Greene.Show Notes:https://manhattan.institute/article/amicus-brief-suncor-energy-v-county-commissioners-of-boulder-county-2https://ijr.com/exclusive-colorado-faces-new-challenge-in-bid-to-set-climate-policy-for-entire-country/
- 3 weeks ago26 min
Data Centers Avoid Colorado
Colorado companies are deciding not to build data centers in Colorado. Is the reason because of energy rates, public sentiment, or something else? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic with Sarah Montalbano, Energy Analyst at Always On Energy Research.Show Notes:https://news.gallup.com/poll/709772/americans-oppose-data-centers-area.aspxhttps://www.denvergazette.com/2026/05/19/denver-halts-new-data-centers-for-12-months/
- 4 weeks ago31 min
A Right to Natural Gas?
Colorado's legislative session has just ended. State lawmakers try to kneecap a law that allows Coloradans a right to natural gas. Does it work? What does having natural gas afford citizens? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-002https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326https://i2i.org/colorados-puc-sunset-bill-lost-its-worst-provisions/https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-182https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/right-to-natural-gas-177https://sarahmontalbano.substack.com/p/colorado-springs-utilities-coal-plantWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
- May 12, 202631 min
Colorado Can't Hit Energy Goals
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently discussed the future of Colorado and its energy targets. However, there doesn't seem to be a path forward without extra resources. Where would this additional funding come from? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:HB26-1326 Sunset ReviewSB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032SB26-002 Energy AffordabilitySB 102 – Data Center and large load HB 26 1030 – Data center and Utility ModernizationJared Polis on Politico Energy PodcastPew Research: Americans blame utilities for rising home energy billsWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
- May 5, 202636 min
Power You've Already Paid For
Does updating the legislation on the retirement of another Colorado power plant save or cost the ratepayers money? We think you already know the answer. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:Colorado Springs Utility compromise billColorado green NGOs continue to oppose nuclear energy despite bipartisan support.HB26-1337: Bill to facilitate nuclear developmentWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
- Apr 28, 202630 min
Numbers Don't Lie
Public support for nuclear increases as renewables falls. And, the real cost of servicing a Colorado Coal plant is compared against the cost of replacing it with renewables. How do they stack up? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss these topics and more.Show Notes:https://news.gallup.com/poll/708620/less-support-solar-wind-energy-nuclear.aspxhttps://www.cpr.org/2026/04/17/xcel-reveals-full-cost-comanche-3/https://i2i.org/puc-steamrolls-elbert-county-power-pathway/https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/xcel-fossil-fuels-summer-power-gap/https://i2i.org/testimony-on-sunset-review-puc/https://i2i.org/puc-sunset-review-the-turducken-act-of-2019-with-a-slice-of-puc-in-pie/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
- Apr 21, 202629 min
Right to Healthy Environment?
There's a new amendment floating around that would change the Colorado constitution for one's right to a healthy environment. But what impact would this have on the state and would it ultimately help or hurt? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:Proposed Right to a Healthy Environment AmendmentSouthwest Power PoolSPP issues Resource AdvisoryWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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