Episode
Happy New Year. Your Bills Are Going Up.
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- PowerGab
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- Jan 27, 2026
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- 1495
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Summary
Xcel Energy proposes rate hikes, but is it Xcel's choice or is it because of the Colorado Legislature? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more with special guest Sarah Montalbano from Always On Energy Research. Show Notes: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-022 https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1030 Rumored bill: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/ 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 . Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks ba…