
The Legislature and PUC should decide Colorado energy policy, not one unelected bureaucrat
Because when costs rise and reliability decreases, you will want to know whom to hold accountable.

Because when costs rise and reliability decreases, you will want to know whom to hold accountable.

“So we have been talking over here about the possibility of EPA, at the highest level, having a conversation with the Governor – about the need for the regulation, and specifically what EPA would do if Colorado does not act. I would like to strategize on this, if you think it may be doable.”

Emails reveal the use of multiple private email accounts to conduct official business between agencies of the state of Colorado and the Federal government.

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:
SB26-182 CSU keep Ray Nixon open until 2032
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.
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.
At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments.
Then you vote on the winner.
Democracy still works here. Mostly.
Winner announced on the last show in May 2026.
One comment.
One generator.
Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.

How in the world can the Colorado Republican Party be as dysfunctional as it is? I put that question to Brita Horn, the outgoing chair of the state party.