TRANSITION IN WASHINGTON: THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT; Few Answers and Few Waves At Energy Designee's Hearing (Published 2001)
Pres-elect Bush's choice for energy secretary, Spencer Abraham, disavows position he took as senator to dismantle Energy Dept, only question put to him about his energy record at congenial Senate confirmation hearing; Abraham refers to need for 'balanced' energy solution, including increased domestic production of oil and gas, conservation and more use of renewable energy sources, and decreased reliance on imported oil; offers no specifics about how to achieve these goals; committee approves Abraham's selection by unanimous voice vote; photo (M)
