Power You've Already Paid For

About this episode

The episode discusses the financial implications of Colorado power plant legislation and features a contest for listeners.

Does updating the legislation on the retirement of another Colorado power plant save or cost the ratepayers money? We think you already know the answer. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Colorado Springs Utility compromise bill Colorado green NGOs continue to oppose nuclear energy despite bipartisan support. HB26-1337: Bill to facilitate nuclear development 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% subjective. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Fogleman, Amy Cooke

Topics covered

• Colorado power legislation
• ratepayer impact
• nuclear energy
• energy reliability
• podcast contest

Keywords

• Colorado power plant
• ratepayers
• nuclear development
• energy reliability
• podcast contest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado Springs Utility, Colorado green NGOs, Independence Institute

Products: Predator Generator

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