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Episode Synopsis
Colorado's planned replacement of coal power plants with renewables leaves a shortfall in energy, but an increase in costs to ratepayers to make that switch. PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this with Independence Institute intern and Master's Student Ethan Cornell.Show Notes:Xcel, PUC staff, CEO, and UCA petition to delay Comanche 2 retirement until December 31, 2026,https://i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/Comanche-Unit-2-Variance-Petition.pdfSettlement for Comanche 1, 2, and 3.https://www.scribd.com/document/357548188/Comanche-1-2-and-3-settlementColorado Sun article https://coloradosun.com/2022/03/15/comanche-3-xcel-coal-powerUtility Dive Xcel petitions to keep Comanche 2 openhttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/xcel-colorado-comanche-2-coal-plant/805250https://i2i.org/the-big-shortfall-colorados-upcoming-power-plant-closures-and-planned-replacements/
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