PowerGab

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-...

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/inst...

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/DownloadFileByte...

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/

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-commiss...

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/...

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...

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 SB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032 SB26-002 Energy Affordability SB 102...

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 Colorado green NGOs continue to oppose nuclear energy despite bipartisan support. HB26-1337: Bill to facilitate nuclear developm...

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-re...

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 Southwest Power Pool SPP issues Resource Advisory Win a Predato...

Colorado's Electric Utilities join a new RTO. What are the sources of power coming from, and what will that mean for the state and ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/colorado-joins-the-southwest-power-pool-now-what/ https://x.com/SimonMahan/status/2039723579294527581/photo/1 https://conservationco.org/press-release/release-cons...

The US Department of Energy is looking for states interested in nuclear energy... what are the chances that Colorado is one of them? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this with Matt Solomon, the project manager of the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative. Show Notes: https://agnc.org/economic-development/northwest-colorado-energy-initiative/ https://mcusercontent.com/feacc8089631e...

The Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy, Advocacy Groups, etc. all have different interests they try to protect. But are the people that always get's the wrong side of the deal the ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic and more. Show Notes: https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/xcel-energys-green-advocacy-backfires Win a Predator Generator Because the grid c...

Is Colorado against having data centers? A bill in the legislature might decide if Colorado will be a prospect for data centers, or if they will avoid the state all together. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-102 https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1337 Comanche Report https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/25V-0480E-Step-...

Colorado produced less energy in 2025 than in 2024. In economic terms, it's in a recession. What is the cause of this, what does it mean for the state, and is there a way to turn things around? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/fast-facts-about-colorados-electricity-sector-in-2025/ https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326 https://i2i.org/...

Colorado's utility bills have risen, but why did that happen and is there an end in sight? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the reason for the increases and discuss if there's a way to fix them. Show Notes: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/utilities-ceo-says-gloves-will-come-off-if-senate-bill-doesnt-delay-closing-nixon-coal-plant/ Also, we have Sarah’s post about the CO Sun...

Coal power plants are already one of the most reliable and inexpensively run energy options, and Colorado utilizes them for base load power. However, new legislation threatens to raise the costs on coal fired power plants. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/us-supreme-court-to-review-boulder-climate-lawsuit-case/ https://bouldercolorado.go...

Colorado's Largest company is leaving the state. Why did they leave and what ramifications will it have on the state? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Palantir https://www.9news.com/article/money/business/palantir-relocates-headquarters-denver-florida/73-177d0830-b270-4861-8d87-4e3e7f7e5046 Chris Wright https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2026-02...

The Trump Administration repeals the EPA's Endangerment Finding. What does this mean and how will it affect Colorado? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4456056/trump-repeals-climate-landmark-rule-axing-emissions-rules-vehicles/ - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-102 - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1129 W...

Colorado's Public Utilities Commission has given Xcel Energy approval for renewable energy projects in order to try and get federal subsidies. How will this play out and is it a good decision? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2025/07/24/new-coal-gas-power-plants-higher-energy-bills-trump-colorado/ https://coloradosun.com/2025/07/...

Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc with cold temperatures across the United States. What energy resource was responsible for keeping homes warm? And will there be upcoming policies that help or hurt that? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/us-coal-generation-jumped-31-winter-storm-fern-eia/810838/ Euphemisticall...

Xcel Energy proposes rate hikes, but is it Xcel's choice or is it because of the Colorado Legislature? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more with special guest Sarah Montalbano from Always On Energy Research. Show Notes: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-022 https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1030 Rumored bill: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-b...

The Trump administration gave a stay of executive for a coal power plant in Craig, CO. What does that mean for this rural town and what will happen if it's forced to shut down? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke interview former power plant employee John Kinkaid to find out more. Show Notes: https://www.energy.gov/documents/federal-power-act-section-202c-craig-order-no-202-25-14 https://co...