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

Contact
AA
Anthony Amato
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 394
Assembly Bill 394
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 843
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

Other
Notification Date
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
Assembly Bill 958
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 194
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 463
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

Other
Notification Date
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

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Governor's Task Force on Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

LRB-4032/2 Proposed Ethics Bill for PSCW by Rep. Black.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

WPL Alliant Rate Case Information
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

Proposal to establish a Environmental Trust Bond (LRB 4030/1).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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%
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%
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%
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

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures