1. DOE:
Potential Chu replacements have energy chops of their own
As President Obama looks to replace soon-to-depart Energy Secretary Steven Chu, he is evaluating a list of candidates who would bring an array of specific policy ideas and relevant experience to the position. A handful of names are attracting the bulk of attention in Washington energy circles as possible Chu replacements, and all bring their own focus and set of new policy possibilities to the job.