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Xcel recently shut off power for thousands of customers. Why did they do this and how could it have been avoided? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.Show Notes:ShutdownWildfire matters review committee bill that wasn’t approved.https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/bill_5_26-0104.02.pdfIt prohibits punitive damages if certain conditions are met.Wildfire Matters Review Committee letter https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/signed_wildfire_letter_8-26_0.pdfhttps://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/science-environment/xcel-energy-wind-power-shutoff?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/texas-sues-xcel-panhandle-fires/808421https://enewspaper.denverpost.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=9a387107-a430-4bf2-8856-d519e4143cad&share=trueGuest editorialhttps://enewspaper.denverpost.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=9a387107-a430-4bf2-8856-d519e4143cad&share=trueGas Appliance warning labelhttps://coloradosun.com/2025/12/19/colorado-gas-stove-warning-law-halted/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 col
