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Is Colorado Anti Data Center?
Is Colorado against having data centers? A bill in the legislature might decide if Colorado will be a prospect for data centers, or if they will avoid the state all together. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
Show Notes:
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-102
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1337
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By Independence InstituteIs Colorado against having data centers? A bill in the legislature might decide if Colorado will be a prospect for data centers, or if they will avoid the state all together. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
Show Notes:
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-102
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1337
Comanche Report
https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/25V-0480E-Step-1-Comanche-Report.pdf
Investor presentation: https://s202.q4cdn.com/586283047/files/doc_presentations/2026/03/02/XEL-Investor-Presentation-March-2026.pdf
Win a Predator GeneratorBecause 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 EnterStarting 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 VoteThen 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.
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