Ritter as pointman for new energy

FORT COLLINS – Former Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter, whose administration was well-known for having led the state’s renewable energy charge, has taken a national and, in some cases, international approach to the issue these days.

As head of CSU’s privately funded Center for the New Energy Economy, established last year, Ritter has traveled from Kentucky to China promoting a range of clean-energy measures.

Some of his work has ended up in legislation that passed; other measures have failed, including a solar energy bill in Arkansas. Ritter plans to return to the state to promote the measure during the next legislative…