Jeff Bingaman: “Both bills would create a Federal energy efficiency resource standard that would be independent of the Renewable…”

I wouldn't be here without it.

It's important that we have a person with substantial knowledge and many varied skills in order to succeed.

I would certainly like to thank Senator Bingaman, who just retired just very recently, for the strong support that he has shown me over the years, and including support for this nomination.

Second, we would want a person with demonstrated managerial abilities.