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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/SB26-002 https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326 https://i2i.org/colorados-puc-sunset-bill-lost-its-worst-provisions/ https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-182 https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/right-to-natural-gas-177 https://sarahmontalbano.substack.com/p/colorado-springs-utilities-coal-plant WIN A PREDATOR GENERATOR Because 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 ENTER Starting 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. 1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. 2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. 3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. 4. 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 VOTE Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. THE (VERY SMALL) LEGAL STUFF 1. No purchase necessary. 2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. 3. No cash value and not transferable. 4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. 6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. 7. 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.

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 Review [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326] SB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032 [https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115980/download] SB26-002 Energy Affordability [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-002] SB 102 – Data Center and large load [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-102] HB 26 1030 – Data center and Utility Modernization [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1030] Jared Polis on Politico Energy Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctZZ4zPburY&list=PLmA1aGCKyNMOBI4RMFOF5pbJ5ZkkmqkUp&index=6] Pew Research: Americans blame utilities for rising home energy bills [https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/05/06/many-americans-hold-utility-companies-responsible-for-their-rising-home-energy-bills/] WIN A PREDATOR GENERATOR Because 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 ENTER Starting 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. 1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. 2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. 3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. 4. 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 VOTE Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. THE (VERY SMALL) LEGAL STUFF 1. No purchase necessary. 2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. 3. No cash value and not transferable. 4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. 6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. 7. 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.

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 bill [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-182] Colorado green NGOs continue to oppose nuclear energy despite bipartisan support. [https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/colorado-nuclear-power-revival-legislative-bill/] HB26-1337: Bill to facilitate nuclear development [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1337] WIN A PREDATOR GENERATOR Because 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 ENTER Starting 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. 1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. 2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. 3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. 4. 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 VOTE Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. THE (VERY SMALL) LEGAL STUFF 1. No purchase necessary. 2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. 3. No cash value and not transferable. 4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. 6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. 7. 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.

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.aspx https://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 GENERATOR Because 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 ENTER Starting 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. 1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. 2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. 3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. 4. 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 VOTE Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. THE (VERY SMALL) LEGAL STUFF 1. No purchase necessary. 2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. 3. No cash value and not transferable. 4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. 6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. 7. 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.

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 Amendment [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:f506a6e2-4c87-40de-9be4-bb2ad73be4ac?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover] Southwest Power Pool [https://i2i.org/colorado-joins-the-southwest-power-pool-now-what/] SPP issues Resource Advisory [https://i2i.org/spp-issues-first-resource-advisory-a-week-after-colorado-utilities-join-up/] WIN A PREDATOR GENERATOR Because 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 ENTER Starting 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. 1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. 2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. 3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. 4. 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 VOTE Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. THE (VERY SMALL) LEGAL STUFF 1. No purchase necessary. 2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. 3. No cash value and not transferable. 4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. 6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. 7. 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.