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YouTube Video VVV1LXc3aHVVZ3RpQ1YwTVpIYTVsdFlRLlF4T3ZJamxBcl84 Colorado's Electric Utilities join a new RTO. What are the sources of power coming from, and what will that mean for the state and ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/colorado-joins-the-southwest-power-pool-now-what/ https://x.com/SimonMahan/status/2039723579294527581/photo/1 https://conservationco.org/press-release/release-conservation-colorado-holds-polluters-accountable-new-ballot-measures-would-make-fossil-fuel-polluters-pay-for-the-damage-they-cause/ https://leg.colorado.gov/initiative_files/1343/download 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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Colorado's Electric Utilities join a new RTO. What are the sources of power coming from, and what will that mean for the state and ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/colorado-joins-the-southwest-power-pool-now-what/ https://x.com/SimonMahan/status/2039723579294527581/photo/1 https://conservationco.org/press-release/release-conservation-colorado-holds-polluters-accountable-new-ballot-measures-would-make-fossil-fuel-polluters-pay-for-the-damage-they-cause/ https://leg.colorado.gov/initiative_files/1343/download 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. 06: Colorado’s budget crisis just got worse, and the consequences are coming fast. In this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Aaron Brantley break down what a $1.5 billion budget deficit actually means for families, schools, and taxpayers. From potential education cuts to political gridlock, they walk through what’s happening behind the scenes at the Capitol, and why your voice matters more than you think. You’ll learn: -Why the deficit grew from $1B to $1.5B -What programs (like homeschool enrichment) are on the chopping block -How the legislative process really works (and where bills get stuck) -Why some lawmakers want to raise revenue instead of cutting spending -How public pressure already stopped one proposal, and can again -This isn’t just politics, it’s decisions that directly impact your family, your taxes, and your future. 👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether speaking up actually makes a difference… this episode answers that question. Stay informed. Stay involved. Make your voice heard.
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Colorado's Electric Utilities join a new RTO. What are the sources of power coming from, and what will that mean for the state and ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://i2i.org/colorado-joins-the-southwest-power-pool-now-what/ https://x.com/SimonMahan/status/2039723579294527581/photo/1 https://conservationco.org/press-release/release-conservation-colorado-holds-polluters-accountable-new-ballot-measures-would-make-fossil-fuel-polluters-pay-for-the-damage-they-cause/ https://leg.colorado.gov/initiative_files/1343/download 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. 06: Colorado’s budget crisis just got worse, and the consequences are coming fast. In this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Aaron Brantley break down what a $1.5 billion budget deficit actually means for families, schools, and taxpayers. From potential education cuts to political gridlock, they walk through what’s happening behind the scenes at the Capitol, and why your voice matters more than you think. You’ll learn: -Why the deficit grew from $1B to $1.5B -What programs (like homeschool enrichment) are on the chopping block -How the legislative process really works (and where bills get stuck) -Why some lawmakers want to raise revenue instead of cutting spending -How public pressure already stopped one proposal, and can again -This isn’t just politics, it’s decisions that directly impact your family, your taxes, and your future. 👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether speaking up actually makes a difference… this episode answers that question. Stay informed. Stay involved. Make your voice heard.
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