Show Notes
A recent interview with Colorado's Governor raises some questions about a power problem in southwest Colorado. PowerGab Host Amy Cooke brings on guest Sarah Montalbano to discuss this and more. Show Notes: https://liberalandlovingit.substack.com/p/interview-with-governor-jared-polis https://www.bluestateshighrates.com/ https://i2i.org/southwest-power-pool-narrowly-avoids-blackouts/ https://i2i.org/colorados-renewable-milestone-revisited/
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