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Retired Power Plant Saves the Day Aug 05, 2026

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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.

Natural Gas Premium $1K/YR Jul 28, 2026

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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.

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https://i2i.org/xcel-energy-to-whiff-its-clean-heat-plan-emissions-reductions-targets/
https://www.youtube.com/live/WhrEcFGGw2E?si=jMhCe5ejIkpRsdxh

Are Renewables Colorado's Majority? Jul 21, 2026

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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.

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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/

Bad Policy Consequences Jul 14, 2026

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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.

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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

Public Utilities Circus Jul 07, 2026

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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.

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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/

Are Taxpayers Funding Boulder's Lawsuit? Jun 30, 2026

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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.

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https://completecolorado.com/2026/06/16/boulder-da-hints-weiser-involvement-climate-lawsuit/

Constitutional Natural Gas Jun 23, 2026

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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.

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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/

Regulatory Taking Jun 16, 2026

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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.

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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

Biggest Rate Hike Ever Jun 09, 2026

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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.

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https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/xcel-energy-electric-rate-increase-colorado/

Climate Lawsuit Strategy Jun 02, 2026

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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.

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https://manhattan.institute/article/amicus-brief-suncor-energy-v-county-commissioners-of-boulder-county-2

https://ijr.com/exclusive-colorado-faces-new-challenge-in-bid-to-set-climate-policy-for-entire-country/

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