Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Large industrial end users of electricity and natural gas.
Lobbying Interests:
Electric and natural gas industry restructuring and deregulation. Reliability of electric and natural gas supply and delivery. Associated changes in the laws governing the Public Service Commission, advance plan, utility construction, etc.
CEO Name:
Anthony J. Karwowski
Executive Director
Large industrial end users of electricity and natural gas.
Lobbying Interests:
Electric and natural gas industry restructuring and deregulation. Reliability of electric and natural gas supply and delivery. Associated changes in the laws governing the Public Service Commission, advance plan, utility construction, etc.
CEO Name:
Anthony J. Karwowski
Executive Director
Contact
AA
Anthony Amato
10 E Doty St Ste 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-5740
(608) 441-5741
ninoamato@earthlink.net
10 E Doty St Ste 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-5740
(608) 441-5741
ninoamato@earthlink.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Amato | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 394
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support granting the PSCW the authority to allow ATC to leave MISO, if it determines through consumer input that the public interest is better served due to future events or changing circumstances.
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support granting the PSCW the authority to allow ATC to leave MISO, if it determines through consumer input that the public interest is better served due to future events or changing circumstances.
Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 152
2/16/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Environmental Trust Bond
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 152
Other
Notification Date2/16/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Environmental Trust Bond
Assembly Bill 958
relating to: restrictions on employment of former commissioners and staff of the Public Service Commission and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/10/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group supports the passage of AB 958 during a regular session or a special session of the State Legislature.
relating to: restrictions on employment of former commissioners and staff of the Public Service Commission and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/10/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group supports the passage of AB 958 during a regular session or a special session of the State Legislature.
Senate Bill 194
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 40
6/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support granting the PSCW the authority to allow ATC to leave MISO, only if it determines through consumer input, that the public interest is better served due to future events or changing circumstances.
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 40
For
Notification Date6/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support granting the PSCW the authority to allow ATC to leave MISO, only if it determines through consumer input, that the public interest is better served due to future events or changing circumstances.
Senate Bill 463
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
2/16/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Environmental Trust Bond
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/16/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Environmental Trust Bond
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs
Administration: Attached Programs
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support of maintaining full funding forthe State Public Benefits Program
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support of maintaining full funding forthe State Public Benefits Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions
Administration: General Agency Provisions
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
In support of maintaining full funding for the State Public Benefits Program
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
In support of maintaining full funding for the State Public Benefits Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support additional resouces for staffing and independent cost studies
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support additional resouces for staffing and independent cost studies
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's Task Force on Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Governor's Task Force on Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4032/2 Proposed Ethics Bill for PSCW by Rep. Black.
LRB-4032/2 Proposed Ethics Bill for PSCW by Rep. Black.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WPL Alliant Rate Case Information
WPL Alliant Rate Case Information
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
In support of Representative Black's State Energy Security Act (LRB-1008/4). Legilation will promote least-cost answers to future energy needs for Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
In support of Representative Black's State Energy Security Act (LRB-1008/4). Legilation will promote least-cost answers to future energy needs for Wisconsin.
In support of Representative Black's State Energy Security Act (LRB-1008/4). Legilation will promote least-cost answers to future energy needs for Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal to establish a Environmental Trust Bond (LRB 4030/1).
Proposal to establish a Environmental Trust Bond (LRB 4030/1).
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Energy Planning Legislation LRB-1008/2. WIEG is interested in the development of this legislation and will be working with Representative Black on his draft Energy Planning Bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Energy Planning Legislation LRB-1008/2. WIEG is interested in the development of this legislation and will be working with Representative Black on his draft Energy Planning Bill.
Energy Planning Legislation LRB-1008/2. WIEG is interested in the development of this legislation and will be working with Representative Black on his draft Energy Planning Bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
The statutes relating to the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing. No lobbying position taken by WIEG at this time.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The statutes relating to the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing. No lobbying position taken by WIEG at this time.
The statutes relating to the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing. No lobbying position taken by WIEG at this time.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Generation Siting,supporting additional incentives (state aid payments)for communities that host new generation facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Generation Siting,supporting additional incentives (state aid payments)for communities that host new generation facilities
Generation Siting,supporting additional incentives (state aid payments)for communities that host new generation facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act, Alliant Litigation before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and maintain current consumer pertections of the law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act, Alliant Litigation before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and maintain current consumer pertections of the law
Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act, Alliant Litigation before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and maintain current consumer pertections of the law
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $4,752.38 |
2004 July - December $2,096.09 |
Total $6,848.47 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 38.00 |
2004 July - December 20.75 |
Total 58.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 0.00 |
2004 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Generation Siting,supporting additional incentives (state aid payments)for communities that host new generation facilities
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
Energy Planning Legislation LRB-1008/2. WIEG is interested in the development of this legislation and will be working with Representative Black on his draft Energy Planning Bill.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
In support of Representative Black's State Energy Security Act (LRB-1008/4). Legilation will promote least-cost answers to future energy needs for Wisconsin.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act, Alliant Litigation before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and maintain current consumer pertections of the law
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 4% |
2004 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 8% |
2004 July - December 25% |
Total 14% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 68% |
2004 July - December 70% |
Total 69% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication