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An Independence Institute production focusing on the unique energy challenges facing Colorado.

  1. 1d ago

    Bad Policy Consequences

    Recent data shows an alarming rise in the amount of subsidies for Xcel Energy customers. What caused this and is there more to come? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/07/xcel-utility-rates-increase-low-income-bill-support-plan/ https://www.axios.com/2026/07/02/colorado-polis-ai-data-centers-energy-mix

  2. Jul 7

    Public Utilities Circus

    Colorado is once again facing power shortages. Why is this a continually recurring event? What is the reasoning behind it? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F0j4YBgLI4 (06:48 - 06:49) https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/SPGlobal_Export_6-10-2026_3f4b169a-32d9-4c97-b4a6-7c02c172b1df.pdf https://i2i.org/xcel-energy-wants-to-raise-rates-but-it-cant-even-deliver-reliable-electricity/

  3. Jun 30

    Are Taxpayers Funding Boulder's Lawsuit?

    Colorado's Attorney General has expressed skepticism of Suncor and Boulder's lawsuit against them. But is a recent comment during a public debate hinting that Colorado has been involved and taxpayers are footing the bill? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://completecolorado.com/2026/06/16/boulder-da-hints-weiser-involvement-climate-lawsuit/

  4. Jun 23

    Constitutional Natural Gas

    A citizen's initiative to give Coloradans the constitutional right to choose natural gas gains momentum with voters. Will the right to choose natural gas become protected in Colorado? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this with the president of Advance Colorado, Michael Fields. Show Notes: https://leg.colorado.gov/initiative_files/1343/download https://www.advancecolorado.org/institute/natural-gas-clean-affordable-reliable-energy-for-colorado/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/12/colorado-democrats-abandon-effort-to-blunt-natural-gas-ballot-initiative/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/01/right-to-natural-gas-colorado-ballot-measure-environmentalists/

  5. Jun 16

    Regulatory Taking

    Natural Gas is under pressure from lawmakers as a means of heating your home. What are the lawsuits and do they stand a chance of succeeding? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/SPGlobal_Export_5-29-2026_bd40a810-03b1-41b5-b927-774349149aec.pdf https://onbaseep22.mesacounty.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/DownloadFileBytes/AGNC%20Amicus%20Curiae%20Suncor%20v%20Boulder%20County.pdf?documentType=1&meetingId=1918&itemId=66274&publishId=40253&isSection=False&isAttachment=True

  6. Jun 9

    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/

  7. Jun 2

    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-2 https://ijr.com/exclusive-colorado-faces-new-challenge-in-bid-to-set-climate-policy-for-entire-country/

  8. May 26

    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.aspx https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/05/19/denver-halts-new-data-centers-for-12-months/

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An Independence Institute production focusing on the unique energy challenges facing Colorado.

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  • Creator
    Independence Institute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Independence Institute
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