Colorado's Energy Recession

Colorado's Energy Recession

From PowerGab by Independence Institute

March 17, 2026 · 29 min · Season 1 · Episode 103

About this episode

The episode discusses Colorado's energy recession in 2025, exploring its causes and implications for the state.

Colorado produced less energy in 2025 than in 2024. In economic terms, it's in a recession. What is the cause of this, what does it mean for the state, and is there a way to turn things around? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/fast-facts-about-colorados-electricity-sector-in-2025/ https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1326 https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/25V-0480E-Step-1-Comanche-Report.pdf https://i2i.org/the-big-shortfall-colorados-upcoming-power-plant-closures-and-planned-replacements/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/10/coal-power-xcel-hayden-pueblo/ 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Fogleman, Amy Cooke

Topics covered

  • energy production
  • economic recession
  • Colorado
  • power plants
  • electricity sector

Keywords

  • energy recession
  • Colorado
  • electricity production
  • economic impact
  • power plant closures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Independence Institute

Places: Colorado

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