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Xcel Energy customers are going to be paying more for heat pumps, whether or not they actually buy them. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the legislature's "Fenberg Rider" and why utility prices are going up. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2024/12/18/electric-grid-xcel-energy-ev-heat-pump-solar-wind-natural-gas/ https://pagetwo.completecolorado.com/2024/05/06/cooke-xcel-ener...

Colorado's decarbonization goals, along with regulations on gas and oil producers have cost the state some money. You may be surprised to find out how much. PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke have a discussion with Liberty Energy's Ryan Zorn to analyze the costs. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanzorn/ https://libertyenergy.com https://rockymountainvoice.com/2024/06/zorn-colorado...

Colorado celebrates electric vehicle sales as first in the nation, but what does that mean, and are EVs having an effect on the climate? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the report and find out what is actually going on. Show Notes: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/leading-nation-electric-vehicles-governor-polis-announces-colorado-has-become-1-nation-market https://i2i.or...

Is nuclear power an option in Colorado? What are the benefits and what are the risks? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke talk with Mark Hinaman of Fire to Fission and the Colorado Nuclear Alliance to get all the details. Show Notes https://fire2fission.com https://www.coloradonuclearalliance.org

Colorado's Governor announces a 10 year goal for the transportation in the state. What does it look like? Who will it benefit? And, how much will it actually cost? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://gazette.com/colorado_politics/colorado-transportation-vision/article_e7405daf-cedf-5607-849d-f57c86a3db31.html https://www.9news.com/article/money/con...

President-Elect Trump taps a Coloradan to lead the Department of Energy. Who is Chris Wright and what does his nomination mean for Colorado energy policy? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://libertyenergy.com/esg/bettering-human-lives/?mc_cid=ea430099a5&mc_eid=0dae6775a6 https://libertyenergy.com

Colorado's leading climate lawmaker resigns his senate seat in a less than forthright way, spurring doubt on the future of energy policy in the state. Plus, PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss President Elect Trump's EPA pick and recent Black Hills Energy news. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2024/11/13/chris-hansen-colorado-legislature-resignation/ https://www.utilitydive.com/n...

A letter reveals the Colorado Governor's Office is beginning to worry about the price tag that comes along with wind, solar, and battery power for the state. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this along with an update on local election results.

With the 2024 Presidential Election decided, PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the results and what the future holds for energy policy under the Trump Administration.

Many renewable energy technologies rely on limited minerals and resources to manufacture. And with increasing legislation along with increasing demand, are net zero goals even possible? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke interview Sarah Montalbano, a policy fellow at the Center of the American Experiment to find out. Show Notes: https://www.americanexperiment.org/mining-report-lack-of-mine...

Blue Cities and States across the country begin to sue oil and gas companies for climate change. Who is responsible and should the courts be the ones to decide? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this with attorney and former Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. Show Notes: - https://www.law360.com/environmental/articles/1883052/supreme-court-must-halt-for-profit-climate-tort-pro...

Gas bills are spiking but it's just the beginning, and planned data centers are going to put an enormous energy strain on an otherwise overused power grid. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss these topics and more.

PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke review a utility price increase and figure out who is the reason behind it.

What are cumulative impact rulings and why are they about to start a war over Colorado's oil and gas drilling? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke explain what these are and how they affect the state of Colorado. Show Notes: https://tsscolorado.com/state-regulators-on-verge-of-passing-new-cumulative-impact-requirements-on-oil-and-gas-projects/ https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/28/oil-and-gas-...

What is a Demand Side Management Program and why does it mean that XCel's customers need to subsidize energy for pot growers in Colorado? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss how this system works and what the implications are. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/11/xcel-energy-efficiency-budget-marijuana/

Energy blackouts in Colorado are happening more frequently, but why? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the deeper reasons why Colorado's energy reliability isn't just a question of power. Show Notes: DP story on Xcel’s power outage  https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/11/xcel-energy-power-outages-colorado-puc-investigation/ https://poweroutage.us California has problems too! h...

After candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump squared off in the recent presidential debate, PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the debate and what each administration would look like in terms of energy policies.

Where will the new power come from with our increasing energy needs? Consumer Regulated Electricity has some great possibilities and PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss it further with the founder of Advocates for Consumer Regulated Electricity Glen Lyons. Show notes:  https://www.advocates4cre.org https://travisfisher.substack.com/p/what-would-consumer-regulated-electricity ht...

Time of Use Rates, Co-Ops, Home Generators... Energy reliability is becoming more of a problem. PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss what is causing these problems and possible solutions that people are turning to. Show Notes: https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/whats-good-for-generac-is-bad-for https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/08/26/co-ops-in-wyoming-and-beyond-look-to-united-power-...

Why are power outages becoming more common? Is this a random occurrence or is there a larger reason behind all of it? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the most recent power outages in Colorado, why they are happening, and what the future holds. Show Notes: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/colorado/news/colorado-neighborhoods-experiencing-frequent-outages-xcel-energy-officials-taking-a...

What are the energy policies of the presidential candidates? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the track record of Tim Walz as Governor of Minnesota with Co-Founder of the Energy Bad Boys Mitch Rolling. Show Notes: Fundraiser with Dem elites: https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/13/tim-walz-denver-fundraiser/ Energy Policy: https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/green-new-walz https://ww...

The US Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Chevron Doctrine leaves many industries feeling the consequences. How does it affect Colorado's energy policies? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss with Senior Fellow of Constitutional Jurisprudence Robert Natelson. Show Notes: https://pagetwo.completecolorado.com/2024/07/04/natelson-supreme-court-just-helped-out-the-real-colorado/ http...

Renewables don't last forever. The added costs to remove renewable resources like solar panels and wind turbines may shock you. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss how it happens and who has to pay for it. Show Notes: Lewis Roca Study -  https://20416171.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20416171/LR_Renewable%20Energy%20End-Stage%20Planning%20Report_FIN.pdf   Colorado S...

Colorado's XCel Energy doesn't think the original cost and timeline for their clean energy plan will cover it. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the full details and how that will affect their customers. Show Notes: https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/18/xcel-clean-energy-goals-price-colorado-puc/ PUC Weekly Meeting (7/17/24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U35TI2Hq7CY Amy’s column pr...

Colorado's shift to renewable energy has sacrificed reliable power with speculative promises. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss with former Colorado Springs' Councilman and Board member Sean Paige. Show Notes: https://www.csu.org/pages/martindrakepowerplant.aspx FYI about CSU’s forced transition:  https://gazette.com/news/local/colorado-springs-utilities-electric-generation-e...