By Allison Sherry
The Denver Post
Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is on the short list to be the next energy secretary.
Ritter, a one-term governor who is now leading Colorado State University’s Center for the New Energy Economy, is among a small group of unofficial finalists to take over the Department, according to media reports.
Current Secretary Steven Chu has not made any formal announcement, but it has been broadly reported that he is expected to depart the administration in the next term.
Ritter told The Denver Post on Tuesday he was “flattered” to be among such distinguished names.
“It’s a crucial time for the country to focus on energy policy among the other priorities,” he said. “Energy has to be a priority going forward.”
Ritter’s push for a “new energy economy” became a top talking point in his four years as governor.
