Not to be out-done by Aspen or SkiCo, Pitkin County announces a new Energy Czar position. “The government will hire an energy manager as soon as possible in 2008 to help it improve on efficiency issues, according to Brian Pettet, director of public works. The energy czar will do everything from help buy the most energy efficient vehicles possible for the county fleet to seek ways to improve the efficiency of new and existing government buildings. The energy manager also will be available to advise other staff members on energy efficiency provisions of the county building code.”