Energy Czar

The Environmental Appointments: Obama Means What He Says

Frances Beinecke | Posted 01.12.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

Browner was an inspiring leader and an aggressive regulator who took seriously her responsibility as head of the Clinton EPA to enforce the nation's environmental laws.

Is Gore Energized to Join the Obama Cabinet?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics


Jacob Heilbrunn

As energy czar in the Obama administration, Al Gore would have a powerful voice over everything from mileage standards to conservation requirements. It would be an electrifying choice.

Memo to Obama or McCain: Pick Amory Lovins As Energy Czar

Chris McGowan | Posted 06.13.2008 | Green


Chris McGowan

Energy guru Amory Lovins has the know-how to strengthen our economy and also spread vital energy-efficiency technologies to other countries. And that just might save the planet.