New Hunt for Head of Energy Regulator After Candidate Withdraws

WASHINGTON - The White House is once again looking for someone to head the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, following the decision by Ronald J. Binz to withdraw his name from consideration. Mr. Binz, a former utility regulator in Colorado who was known for his support of renewable energy, had attracted unusual opposition from the coal industry and conservatives, and it appeared unlikely that his nomination would be approved by the Senate Energy Committee. Jay Carney, the White House spokesman, said on Sept. 26 that Mr. Binz was "Very qualified," but a spokesman for the Senate Energy Committee said that the panel knew that the White House had begun looking at other candidates. "Colorado has shown that it's possible to move steadily down the path of a clean energy future while protecting consumers, stimulating the economy and creating jobs," he said in a statement.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/business/energy-environment/new-hunt-for-head-of-energy-regulator-after-candidate-withdraws.html?partner=rss&emc=rss