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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/feacc8089631e065333583ec4/files/62da2642-3e62-26ff-d5e1-7ed7f1a319e4/Colorado_Response_to_DOE_Nuclear_RFI_Final.01.pdf?mc_cid=94538657b2&mc_eid=d14195562bWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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-backfiresWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/SB26-102https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1337Comanche Reporthttps://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/25V-0480E-Step-1-Comanche-Report.pdfInvestor presentation: https://s202.q4cdn.com/586283047/files/doc_presentations/2026/03/02/XEL-Investor-Presentation-March-2026.pdfWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/HB26-1326https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/25V-0480E-Step-1-Comanche-Report.pdfhttps://i2i.org/the-big-shortfall-colorados-upcoming-power-plant-closures-and-planned-replacements/https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/10/coal-power-xcel-hayden-pueblo/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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 opinion column:https://i2i.org/colorado-suns-nonpartisan-case-against-natural-gas-is-misleading/https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/24/opinion-colorado-natural-gas-prices-ssoaring-leave-fossil-fuels/https://bigpivots.com/groups-say-puc-needs-to-rein-in-xcel/https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/necessarily-skyrockethttps://energybadboys.substack.com/p/green-plating-the-grid-how-utilitieshttps://i2i.org/money-power-colorado/https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/a-sensible-energy-policy-for-coloradoWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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.gov/boulder-measures/community-greenhouse-gas-emissionshttps://thehill.com/newsletters/energy-environment/5751603-scotus-to-consider-tossing-climate-suit/https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1268https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1226https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-052https://i2i.org/the-big-shortfall-colorados-upcoming-power-plant-closures-and-planned-replacements/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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:Palantirhttps://www.9news.com/article/money/business/palantir-relocates-headquarters-denver-florida/73-177d0830-b270-4861-8d87-4e3e7f7e5046Chris Wrighthttps://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2026-02-17/nuclear-reactor-first-of-its-kind-airlift-20775380.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/19/us-energy-iea-climate-net-zero-peak-oil-trump.htmlClean Heat Planhttps://i2i.org/colorados-energy-future-the-high-cost-of-100-percent-electric-home-heating/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/HB26-1129Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/2025/07/24/new-coal-gas-power-plants-higher-energy-bills-trump-colorado/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/Euphemistically named “Colorado Clean Affordable Electricity: 2026 Outline." https://www.aoenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Clean-Affordable-Electricity-outline.docxhttps://www.nerc.com/newsroom/resource-adequacy-risks-intensify-across-north-america-as-demand-growth-surgesWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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/SB26-022https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1030Rumored bill: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

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-202-25-14https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/14/tri-state-craig-station-trump-federal-power-act-greenhouse-gas-emissionshttps://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/grid-strategies_craig-unit-1-report.pdfWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

Xcel recently shut off power for thousands of customers. Why did they do this and how could it have been avoided? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:ShutdownWildfire matters review committee bill that wasn’t approved.https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/bill_5_26-0104.02.pdfIt prohibits punitive damages if certain conditions are met.Wildfire Matters Review Committee letter https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/signed_wildfire_letter_8-26_0.pdfhttps://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/science-environment/xcel-energy-wind-power-shutoff?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/texas-sues-xcel-panhandle-fires/808421https://enewspaper.denverpost.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=9a387107-a430-4bf2-8856-d519e4143cad&share=trueGuest editorialhttps://enewspaper.denverpost.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=9a387107-a430-4bf2-8856-d519e4143cad&share=trueGas Appliance warning labelhttps://coloradosun.com/2025/12/19/colorado-gas-stove-warning-law-halted/Win a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

The Public Utilities Commission has a new proposed rule that would have them focusing less on energy and more on social justice. What changes would that bring? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:Independence Institute Commentshttps://www.aoenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/I2I-PUC-comments-Dec-2025.pdfPUC DEI Rulemakinghttps://www.aoenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/C25-0792A_25R-0468ALL-1-1.pdfhttps://www.aoenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/C25-0792_25R-0468ALL-1-1.pdfHow to Participate in a PUC Proceedinghttps://puc.colorado.gov/participateWin a Predator GeneratorBecause the grid could use a backup plan.Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator.No, this is not a drill.Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore.How to EnterStarting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section.That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire.We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest.At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.Final VoteThen you vote on the winner.Democracy still works here. Mostly.Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.The (Very Small) Legal StuffNo purchase necessary.Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.No cash value and not transferable.Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show.One comment.One generator.Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

Democratic lawmakers are pulling back on their aggressive renewables legislation after seeing the cost and feasibility. However, Colorado seems to be going in a different direction. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:NYT Matt Yglesias op-ed “Liberals should support America’s oil and gas industry.”https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/opinion/democrats-liberals-oil-gas-industry.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9k8.4iZ5.sUEK-sxdmZRe&smid=url-shareIf Dem energy and climate policies are so cheap, why are they retreating from them? https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5649880-energy-affordability-midterm-focus/Blue States, High Rateshttps://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blue-States-High-Rates.pdf