Coal Costs Will Rise
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Coal Costs Will Rise

27:35 Mar 3, 2026
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Coal power plants are already one of the most reliable and inexpensively run energy options, and Colorado utilizes them for base load power. However, new legislation threatens to raise the costs on coal fired power plants. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:https://i2i.org/us-supreme-court-to-review-boulder-climate-lawsuit-case/https://bouldercolorado.gov/boulder-measures/community-greenhouse-gas-emissionshttps://thehill.com/newsletters/energy-environment/5751603-scotus-to-consider-tossing-climate-suit/https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1268https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1226https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-052https://i2i.org/the-big-shortfall-colorados-upcoming-power-plant-closures-and-planned-replacements/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.
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