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Ep. 178 - Wade Haerle - Devil's Advocate Given the media coverage, there's no reason you'd know this, but there's a whole bunch of Colorado that is not on the Front Range. No, really. Wade Haerle of Club 20 even says people live and work on the Western Slope even though Colorado's government decides. Eh, we don't believe it.
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There's a new amendment floating around that would change the Colorado constitution for one's right to a healthy environment. But what impact would this have on the state and would it ultimately help or hurt? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Proposed Right to a Healthy Environment Amendment Southwest Power Pool SPP issues Resource Advisory 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 batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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Ep. 178 - Wade Haerle - Devil's Advocate Given the media coverage, there's no reason you'd know this, but there's a whole bunch of Colorado that is not on the Front Range. No, really. Wade Haerle of Club 20 even says people live and work on the Western Slope even though Colorado's government decides. Eh, we don't believe it.
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There's a new amendment floating around that would change the Colorado constitution for one's right to a healthy environment. But what impact would this have on the state and would it ultimately help or hurt? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Proposed Right to a Healthy Environment Amendment Southwest Power Pool SPP issues Resource Advisory 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 batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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