Independence Institute

PowerGab

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

Author

Independence Institute

Category

Government

Podcast website

powergab.captivate.fm

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

The Hydrogen Hoax 16.07.2024

Is hydrogen the answer to Colorado's energy needs? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke review how hydrogen is planned to be used and if it is an effective solution or a costly problem.

Colorado's Permits Predict its Future 09.07.2024

PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss environmental permitting reform with James Broughel and how those show what direction Colorado is headed.

Electrifying Colorado 25.06.2024

PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss Colorado's Clean Heat Plan, the push of swapping gas for electric, and who is going to end up paying.

Colorado's Renewables Cost Revealed! 18.06.2024

The state of Colorado releases its cost estimate on renewables implementation and its staggering costs. Hosts Jake and Amy examine and explain. Show Notes: CEO report:  https://www.ascendanalytics.com/blog/colorado-decarbonization-by-2040-ascend-provides-roadmap-for-eliminating-power-plant-emissions   Jared Polis roadmap to wind/solar:  https://www.colorado.gov/governor/sites/defaul...

The Fastest Driver of Electric Costs 11.06.2024

PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke dive into the fastest reason why electric costs go up, and more importantly, who ends up paying.

Comparing Colorado Energy to Other States 04.06.2024

PowerGab Hosts Amy Cooke and Jake Fogleman discuss how Colorado compares with neighboring states' energy policies. Is Colorado better or worse off than its neighbors?

$UMMER GA$ PRICE$ 28.05.2024

PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss the costs of gas in the summer and why they change. How have Colorado's politics influenced the cost of fuel? How is the ozone involved and affected?

Living Off the Grid 21.05.2024

Hosts Amy Cooke and Jake Fogleman talk with former Colorado Senator Kevin Lundberg about his transition to living off the grid.

Why Your Utility Bill Is Going Up 14.05.2024

Hosts Amy Cooke and Jake Fogleman discuss Colorado's concluded legislative session and the changes that will have on upcoming utility bills.

Colorado's Renewable Pricetag 30.04.2024

Hosts Amy Cooke and Jake Fogleman find out the real costs of Colorado's migration to renewable energy.

The Blackout Cost How Much!? 23.04.2024

On this episode of PowerGab, Independence Institute's Energy & Environmental Policy Director Amy Cooke and Director of Policy Jake Fogleman talk with guest Isaac Orr to find out how much Colorado's recent blackout cost local businesses.

Are Public Utilities Going Extinct? 16.04.2024

Power Gab Hosts Jake and Amy discuss the current state of Colorado's public utility business and what the future may hold.

Why Did Colorado Just Black Out? 11.04.2024

Power Gab Hosts Jake and Amy discuss Colorado's recent black out, what happened, and what needs to be done.

Oil and Gas Balance the Budget 09.04.2024

Jake, Amy and Colorado Senator Barb Kirkmeyer discuss removing oil and gas from energy production in Colorado and how that would affect the state and the future.

WTF is an RTO?? 02.04.2024

Amy and Jake discuss RTOs - what are they and are they effective? Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid , joins the conversation.

Who Sets Utility Prices? 26.03.2024

Join Jake and Amy as they discuss what the Public Utility Commission is, what it was designed to do, and what went wrong.

The Real Cost of Renewables 20.03.2024

"Energy Bad Boys" Mitch Rolling and Isaac Orr talk about the real costs of renewables.

Bad Energy Bills 12.03.2024

Bad Energy Bills Show Notes: Oil and Gas Ban: SB24-159  https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-159 Failed Nuclear Bill: SB24-039  https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-039 Air Quality Bill that bans O&G during the summer and goes after driving  https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-165 Data Center Tax Credit Bill: SB24-085  https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-085

Is Colorado Headed in the Right Direction? 06.03.2024

Resources and links mentioned in the show: Energy Information Administration: Colorado State Energy Profile Energy Information Administration: Real-time hourly electric grid monitor Poll on Coloradan's energy preferences . Energy and Environmental Policy analyst Jake Fogleman's testimony on nuclear power. News report covering the Pueblo study recommending nuclear to replace Comanche . UtilityDive....

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