Steven Dahlke
@steven-dahlke.bsky.social
Researcher and economist exploring energy and the environment through analysis and policy. Other interests include the outdoors and local Colorado community.
New Based Rates post just dropped No, it doesn't mention int'l relations, but it's easy to follow the links in the chain that connects front-page news to the post's big takeaway. I'll put it this way: think globally if you like, but in any case recognize our clear need for greater state capacity.
Rising Energy Bills Are a State Capacity Problem
We’ve spent the last decade debating what utilities should build.
basedrates.substack.com
I will be following Mr Dahlke, thank you very much. This is the kind of content that keep me coming back to this website.
Steven Dahlke@steven-dahlke.bsky.social · 6mo agoI’m happy to share a draft working paper I’ve published: Power Plant Economics and Data Availability for the Energy Transition. Read it here: papers.ssrn.com/abstract=610... This work dives into power plant financial data to reveal the granular reality of costs and infrastructure. 1/
Steven Dahlke@steven-dahlke.bsky.social · 6mo agoI’m happy to share a draft working paper I’ve published: Power Plant Economics and Data Availability for the Energy Transition. Read it here: papers.ssrn.com/abstract=610... This work dives into power plant financial data to reveal the granular reality of costs and infrastructure. 1/
I’m happy to share a draft working paper I’ve published: Power Plant Economics and Data Availability for the Energy Transition. Read it here: papers.ssrn.com/abstract=610... This work dives into power plant financial data to reveal the granular reality of costs and infrastructure. 1/
Power Plant Economics and Data Availability for the Energy Transition
<p>Transparent cost data enables effective public oversight of regulated utilities. However, the primary source for plant-level financial information in the Uni
papers.ssrn.com
Me: I would like a small jar of black paint. Paint store: Of course Sir, do you need Caviar, Tricorn, Noir, Black Magic, Black Night, Black Swan, Black Pepper....
The debate over regional power markets in Colorado hinges on the fine print. Projected benefits from a day ahead market are facing pushback over accuracy and the upfront price tag. See my perspective and more: coloradosun.com/2025/05/28/x...
Xcel’s $30M plan to join regional "power pool" panned for high cost, lack of benefit
Xcel Energy must join wholesale electric market to meet Colorado law. Execs say big upfront cost is best economic and operational choice.
coloradosun.com
Xcel Energy customers face more outages and longer phone wait times. “We have a real problem,” regulators say.
Xcel Energy customers face more outages and longer phone wait times. "We have a real problem," regulators say.
Blackouts are getting longer, more common in Xcel’s Colorado service territory, with 90,000 customers experiencing 6 or more outages in 2024
coloradosun.com
