Binz

Binz has said the commission is routinely involved in the legislative process and commissioners 'actions were legal.

Xcel Energy Explores Expedited Closure Of Coal-Fired Unit AP 2010

The Colorado Mining Association has asked PUC Chairman Ronald Binz and Commissioner Matt Baker to recuse themselves from reviewing Xcel's plan, saying they were involved in negotiations with Xcel and natural gas companies on the new emissions law and can't be considered impartial.

Xcel Energy Explores Expedited Closure Of Coal-Fired Unit AP 2010

Binz has said the commission is routinely involved in the legislative process and commissioners 'actions were legal.

Xcel Energy Explores Expedited Closure Of Coal-Fired Unit AP 2010

The charge is that Chairman Ron Binz and Matt Baker are embroiled in conflict of interest having clearly negotiated with Xcel Energy on the framework for cost recovery for the utility's plan to replace coal capacity with natural gas turbines.

Anne Butterfield: Boulder's 2B Means Progress Toward Clean Energy Anne Butterfield 2010

At the same time, Binz usually has been careful to provide the proper proof to justify his actions and positions.

Robert Schwab: Bipartisanship Starts With Oversight Robert Schwab 2011

Binz said that rather than working "in league" with Xcel, he was working to limit rate increases for Xcel's customers.

Xcel Energy Scraps Plan To Cut Emissions, Sets Earlier Deadline AP 2010

The Colorado Mining Association has asked PUC Chairman Ronald Binz and Commissioner Matt Baker to recuse themselves from reviewing Xcel's plan, saying they were involved in negotiations with Xcel and natural gas companies on the new emissions law and can't be considered impartial.

Xcel Energy Explores Expedited Closure Of Coal-Fired Unit AP 2010

The charge is that Chairman Ron Binz and Matt Baker are embroiled in conflict of interest having clearly negotiated with Xcel Energy on the framework for cost recovery for the utility's plan to replace coal capacity with natural gas turbines.

Anne Butterfield: Boulder's 2B Means Progress Toward Clean Energy Anne Butterfield 2010

Commissioner Matt Baker supports replacing it with a natural-gas fired plant but said Wednesday he could reluctantly support Binz.

Xcel Coal-To-Gas Plan Divides Colorado Regulators AP 2010

Commissioner Matt Baker supports replacing it with a natural-gas fired plant but said Wednesday he could reluctantly support Binz.

Xcel Coal-To-Gas Plan Divides Colorado Regulators AP 2010