Colorado is Now Pro Nuclear?!

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The episode discusses the potential for Colorado to engage in nuclear energy initiatives with insights from Matt Solomon.

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=d14195562b Win a Predator Generator 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. 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%…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Fogleman, Amy Cooke

Guest: Matt Solomon

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• Colorado
• energy initiatives
• government policy
• technology

Keywords

• nuclear energy
• Colorado
• US Department of Energy
• energy initiative
• Matt Solomon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Department of Energy, Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative

Places: Colorado

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