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The episode discusses the increasing public support for nuclear energy as renewable energy support declines, comparing the costs of coal plants and renewables in Colorado.

Public support for nuclear increases as renewables falls. And, the real cost of servicing a Colorado Coal plant is compared against the cost of replacing it with renewables. How do they stack up? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss these topics and more. Show Notes: https://news.gallup.com/poll/708620/less-support-solar-wind-energy-nuclear.aspx https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/17/xcel-reveals-full-cost-comanche-3/ https://i2i.org/puc-steamrolls-elbert-county-power-pathway/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/xcel-fossil-fuels-summer-power-gap/ https://i2i.org/testimony-on-sunset-review-puc/ https://i2i.org/puc-sunset-review-the-turducken-act-of-2019-with-a-slice-of-puc-in-pie/ 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…

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