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.

Show Notes:

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

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.

Show Notes:

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/

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.

Show Notes:

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

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.

Show Notes:

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

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.

Show Notes:

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/

Colorado companies are deciding not to build data centers in Colorado. Is the reason because of energy rates, public sentiment, or something else? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic with Sarah Montalbano, Energy Analyst at Always On Energy Research.

Show Notes:

https://news.gallup.com/poll/709772/americans-oppose-data-centers-area.aspx

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/05/19/denver-halts-new-data-centers-for-12-months/

Colorado's legislative session has just ended. State lawmakers try to kneecap a law that allows Coloradans a right to natural gas. Does it work? What does having natural gas afford citizens? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.

Show Notes:

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-002

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326

https://i2i.org/colorados-puc-sunset-bill-lost-its-worst-provisions/

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-182

https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/right-to-natural-gas-177

https://sarahmontalbano.substack.com/p/colorado-springs-utilities-coal-plant

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently discussed the future of Colorado and its energy targets. However, there doesn't seem to be a path forward without extra resources. Where would this additional funding come from? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.

Show Notes:

HB26-1326 Sunset Review

SB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032

SB26-002 Energy Affordability

SB 102 – Data Center and large load

HB 26 1030 – Data center and Utility Modernization

Jared Polis on Politico Energy Podcast

Pew Research: Americans blame utilities for rising home energy bills

Because 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 Enter

Starting 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.

1. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm.
2. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment.
3. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective.
4. 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 Vote

Then you vote on the winner.

Democracy still works here. Mostly.

Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.

The (Very Small) Legal Stuff

1. No purchase necessary.
2. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered.
3. No cash value and not transferable.
4. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
5. One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense.
6. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics.
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