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Summary
An Independence Institute production focusing on the unique energy challenges facing Colorado.Copyright 2026 Independence Institute Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Energy Train Wreck
    Nov 3 2026

    Colorado's western slope has long provided energy and natural resources to the state, but state energy policy is affecting how that energy is being used. What will happen? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic and more with Wade Haerle, the Executive Director of Club Twenty.

    Show Notes:

    1. https://club20foundation.org/2026/09/where-is-club-20-on-electric-generation-in-western-colorado-megawatt-for-megawatt-replacement/

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    27 mins
  • A Tax Dressed as a Fee
    Oct 27 2026

    Is Xcel Energy's new franchise fee just a tax in disguise? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic and more with Always On Energy Analyst Sarah Montalbano.

    Show Notes:

    1. https://i2i.org/xcel-energys-denver-franchise-agreement-what-it-does-what-it-doesnt-do/
    2. https://i2i.org/three-emergency-alerts-this-summer-made-the-case-for-craig-unit-1/
    3. https://i2i.org/colorado-classvi-primacy-carbon-sequestration-wells/

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    23 mins
  • Climate Groupthink
    Oct 20 2026

    Is Colorado captive to Climate Groupthink? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke talks with Lucy Biggers, Head of Social Media at The Free Press about her journey from a climate activist to a climate realist.

    Show Notes:

    https://www.thefp.com/w/lucy-biggers

    https://www.thefp.com/p/i-was-a-climate-activist-heres-why-net-zero-leads-to-disaster

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    29 mins
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