Episodes
124
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
An Independence Institute production focusing on the unique energy challenges facing Colorado.
A recent interview with Colorado's Governor raises some questions about a power problem in southwest Colorado. PowerGab Host Amy Cooke brings on guest Sarah Montalbano to discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/interview-with-governor-jared-polis https://www.bluestateshighrates.com/ https://i2i.org/southwest-power-pool-narrowly-avoids-blackouts/ https://i2i.org/colorados-renewable-milestone-revisited/
The rise of renewables has everyone talking about the energy transition that is occurring. But are coal, natural gas, and petroleum as energy sources on the decline? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this with special guest Doug Sandridge. Show Notes: https://douglascsandridge.substack.com/p/the-energy-transition-that-isnt
A recent heat wave caused a perfect storm for a Colorado community to lose power. However, an unlikely hero saved the day and kept power going. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
The Clean Heat Plan is going to cost Colorado ratepayers a premium in order for Xcel Energy to hit its targets. How much and for how long? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/xcel-energy-to-whiff-its-clean-heat-plan-emissions-reductions-targets/ https://www.youtube.com/live/WhrEcFGGw2E?si=jMhCe5ejIkpRsdxh
Renewable energy sources are now a large part of Colorado's power supply. Are they the majority? A recent report seems to think so. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://www.cpr.org/2026/07/08/qts-aurora-data-center-diesel-generators/ https://bigpivots.com/colorados-milestone-of-53-renewables/ https://i2i.org/colorados-renewables-milestone-looks-more-like-subtracting-coal-than-adding-wind-and-solar/
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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