# Unaffordable Double Down

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Podcast: [PowerGab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/powergab-6822290)
Published: 2025-12-30T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://youtu.be/nr7CgfnXwxg
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## Resource

Democratic lawmakers are pulling back on their aggressive renewables legislation after seeing the cost and feasibility. However, Colorado seems to be going in a different direction. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: NYT Matt Yglesias op-ed “Liberals should support America’s oil and gas industry.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/opinion/democrats-liberals-oil-gas-industry.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9k8.4iZ5.sUEK-sxdmZRe&smid=url-share If Dem energy and climate policies are so cheap, why are they retreating from them? https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/5649880-energy-affordability-midterm-focus/ Blue States, High Rates https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blue-States-High-Rates.pdf

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