Episode #135
A Tax Dressed as a Fee
Oct 27, 202623 minS1
Is Xcel Energy's new franchise fee just a tax in disguise? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic and more with Always On Energy Analyst Sarah Montalbano. Show Notes...
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An Independence Institute production focusing on the unique energy challenges facing Colorado.
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What has PowerGab covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Tax Dressed as a Fee" (27 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Climate Groupthink" (20 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Political Power Policies" (13 October 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does PowerGab publish?
PowerGab publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on PowerGab?
Booking probability for PowerGab is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PowerGab requires a Pod Score of 82 or higher. PowerGab's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #134
Climate Groupthink
Oct 20, 202629 minS1Is Colorado captive to Climate Groupthink? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke talks with Lucy Biggers, Head of Social Media at The Free Press about her journey from a climate activist to a climate realist. Show Notes...
Episode #133
Political Power Policies
Oct 13, 202634 minS1Colorado is about to get a new governor. How will that change the state's policies it has with power? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic with Dave Thielan from Liberal and Loving It . Show Notes: Dave Thielen...
Episode #132
Data Center Necessity
Oct 6, 202631 minS1Weld County Commissioner Scott James joins PowerGab Host Amy Cooke to discuss a recent divided vote on a wind and solar facility and the need for data centers, as well as other topics. Show Notes: Chalk Bluffs...
Episode #131
The Higher Power?
Sep 29, 202642 minS1Colorado's oil and gas production has plummeted since democrats took over the state. What does that mean for your energy needs? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic and more with Director of Energy Additions of...
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Episode #130
Natural Gas Scheme
Sep 22, 202629 minS1Colorado's Clean Heat Plan has made the rules on natural gas very confusing for the customers. But, is that all part of the plan? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic with attorney James Conde to shed some light...
Episode #129
Intermittent Power Problems
Sep 15, 202629 minS1Data centers may be controversial, but they have uncovered a glaring issue. When renewables aren't consistently delivering power, what can we turn to instead? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic with Isaac Orr...
Episode #128
Fight for Your Right to Natural Gas
Sep 8, 202632 minS1It's not illegal. It's naturally occurring. But it might become illegal unless you fight for it. PowerGab Host Amy Cooke has a discussion with The Denver Post Columnist Krista Kafer about Colorado's upcoming ballot...
Episode #127
Where is Colorado's Water?
Sep 1, 202627 minS1Colorado's water seems to be missing. Where did it go? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this topic with the president of the Natural Resources Group, Greg Welcher. Show Notes: https://gregwalcher.com/about-the-author/...
Episode #126
Net Zero = High Gas Prices
Aug 25, 202628 minS1Gas prices have been up, yet oil barrel prices aren't. What's going on in the energy market to cause this? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this with special guest Stu Turley of the Energy News Beat Podcast. Show...
Episode #125
Governor Weatherman
Aug 18, 202627 minS1A recent interview with Colorado's Governor raises some questions about a power problem in southwest Colorado. PowerGab Host Amy Cooke brings on guest Sarah Montalbano to discuss this and more. Show Notes...
Episode #124
Is it an Energy Transition?
Aug 11, 202629 minS1The rise of renewables has everyone talking about the energy transition that is occurring. But are coal, natural gas, and petroleum as energy sources on the decline? PowerGab Host Amy Cooke discusses this with special...
Episode #123
Retired Power Plant Saves the Day
Aug 5, 202630 minS1A recent heat wave caused a perfect storm for a Colorado community to lose power. However, an unlikely hero saved the day and kept power going. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
Episode #123
Retired Power Plant Saved the Day
Aug 4, 202636 minS1A recent heat wave caused a perfect storm for a Colorado community to lose power. However, an unlikely hero saved the day and kept power going. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show...
Episode #122
Natural Gas Premium $1K/YR
Jul 28, 202625 minS1The Clean Heat Plan is going to cost Colorado ratepayers a premium in order for Xcel Energy to hit its targets. How much and for how long? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes...
Episode #121
Are Renewables Colorado's Majority?
Jul 21, 202625 minS1Renewable energy sources are now a large part of Colorado's power supply. Are they the majority? A recent report seems to think so. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes...
Episode #120
Bad Policy Consequences
Jul 14, 202628 minS1Recent data shows an alarming rise in the amount of subsidies for Xcel Energy customers. What caused this and is there more to come? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes...
Episode #119
Public Utilities Circus
Jul 7, 202625 minS1Colorado is once again facing power shortages. Why is this a continually recurring event? What is the reasoning behind it? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes...
Episode #118
Are Taxpayers Funding Boulder's Lawsuit?
Jun 30, 202622 minS1Colorado's Attorney General has expressed skepticism of Suncor and Boulder's lawsuit against them. But is a recent comment during a public debate hinting that Colorado has been involved and taxpayers are footing the...
Episode #117
Constitutional Natural Gas
Jun 23, 202626 minS1A citizen's initiative to give Coloradans the constitutional right to choose natural gas gains momentum with voters. Will the right to choose natural gas become protected in Colorado? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and...
Recent guests
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Sarah Montalbano
Senior Fellow and Policy Fellow, Center of the American Experiment
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Lucy Biggers
former climate activist and environmental journalist, The Free Press
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Scott James
pediatric infectious disease physician, University of New Hampshire
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Isaac Orr
Vice President of Research, Center for the American Experiment
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