Colorado Energy Prices are Skyrocketing, is the State Government Responsible? Governor Jared Polis? New video: youtu.be/XjAN5OWeUMs Colorado is an energy-rich state. Oil and gas are relatively plentiful and used to provide many high-paying jobs. If it was left up to the

As the old saying goes, "there's no such thing as a free lunch." Nash Herman and Jake Fogleman break down why Propositions LL and MM will be served up with a side of taxes. Read their analysis at our newly redesigned website. i2i.org/propositions-l…

👀Colorado's natural gas non-ban ban and what you need to know on the latest episode of PowerGab hosted by Amy O. Cooke and Jake Fogleman.

Only a few tickets remain for our fall Independent Women's Luncheon. Our guest speaker is Anne Hyre of Bettering Human Lives Foundation Bettering Human Lives. They strive to end energy poverty by unleashing the power of the free market. It's truly a unique nonprofit employing the

📢Calling all civic leaders! Ready to lead? Or just getting started? We’re bringing together Coloradans who serve—and those ready to serve—on boards and commissions for a special gathering this fall. Thursday, November 6, 2025 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] by October

The Independence Institute joined us for a Speak Up & Speak Out Event at our Westminster Office. Thank you Kathleen & Sheri for the coaching and info on the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thanks also to our hardworking volunteers who came early & stayed late calling Coloradans about this bill!

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NEW: Xcel Energy filed a request with the PUC today to delay the retirement of Comanche 2, saying it is "the most cost-effective approach to providing needed electricity for the system." Notably, the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, Colorado Energy Office, and trial

🚨 Energy sanity out of Colorado? Xcel, PUC staff, and state agencies are requesting a delay in shutting down the Comanche 2 coal plant. Why? Because reality hit: demand is rising, backup power is uncertain, and Coloradans can't afford blackouts. 🗣️ “A welcome dose of energy

From Amy O. Cooke: "The Coalition of Ratepayers’ position in 2018 was that the record showed closing Comanche 1 and 2 prematurely wasn’t in the public interest. It would cost ratepayers money and not keep the lights on. The PUC decided against us. In the end, we’ve been proven

With perfect timing, Amy O. Cooke and Jake Fogleman discuss the Comanche plants and what Xcel Energy Colorado, Colorado Energy Office, and the PUC should do.

Where is your money going? Colorodans wonder. Savana Kascak will explain Governor Jared Polis new budget proposal. Tune in at 8:10 AM.

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TABOR is under attack again—and 2026 will be their biggest push yet for a progressive income tax. We’re gearing up for the fight, but we can’t do it without you! Help us defend Colorado taxpayers by giving to Independence Institute this Colorado Gives Day. 👉