Customers First! Coalition
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Alliance of consumer organizations, municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, wholesale electric suppliers, an investor owned utility, renewable energy advocates, and labor organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
The Customers First! Coalition weighs in on matters affecting electricity regulation, with a specific interest in protecting customers from an unstable regulatory environment caused by "deregulation" or "restructuring." The organization also supports beneficial renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and electric vehicles.
Title:
Executive Director
Alliance of consumer organizations, municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, wholesale electric suppliers, an investor owned utility, renewable energy advocates, and labor organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
The Customers First! Coalition weighs in on matters affecting electricity regulation, with a specific interest in protecting customers from an unstable regulatory environment caused by "deregulation" or "restructuring." The organization also supports beneficial renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and electric vehicles.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Kristin Gilkes
10 E Doty Street, Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-0784
kristin@customersfirst.org
http://www.customersfirst.org
10 E Doty Street, Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-0784
kristin@customersfirst.org
http://www.customersfirst.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 233
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/23/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the concept of using VW settlement funds for the purpose of EV charging infrastructure. We are open to modifications that may be necessary to improve this bill.
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/23/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the concept of using VW settlement funds for the purpose of EV charging infrastructure. We are open to modifications that may be necessary to improve this bill.
Assembly Bill 237
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/6/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/6/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 712
Relating to: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/14/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/14/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Notification Date
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support using a portion of VW settlement funds for the purpose of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We also support establishing uniformity in the shared revenue treatment of grants received for replacement of public transit vehicles.
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support using a portion of VW settlement funds for the purpose of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We also support establishing uniformity in the shared revenue treatment of grants received for replacement of public transit vehicles.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Notification Date
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the proposed increase in Intervenor Compensation funding.
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the proposed increase in Intervenor Compensation funding.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Notification Date
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the proposed change in the use of VW Settlement funds establishing uniformity in the shared revenue treatment of grants received for replacement of public transit vehicles.
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the proposed change in the use of VW Settlement funds establishing uniformity in the shared revenue treatment of grants received for replacement of public transit vehicles.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Proposals relating to use of VW settlement funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to use of VW settlement funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments.
Proposals relating to use of VW settlement funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We support the appointment of Rebecca Cameron Valcq to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
We support the appointment of Rebecca Cameron Valcq to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/14/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable energy proposals
Renewable energy proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Vehicles and Electrification
Electric Vehicles and Electrification
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Energy Regulation
Electric Energy Regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Focus on Energy program
Focus on Energy program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $9,502.23 |
2019 July - December $2,969.51 |
2020 January - June $12,385.00 |
2020 July - December $11,264.44 |
Total $36,121.18 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 41.25 |
2019 July - December 11.00 |
2020 January - June 6.00 |
2020 July - December 3.25 |
Total 61.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 82.50 |
2019 July - December 26.00 |
2020 January - June 26.50 |
2020 July - December 24.25 |
Total 159.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 11% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 11% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 29% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 16% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Proposals relating to use of VW settlement funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 15% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 36% |
2020 January - June 20% |
2020 July - December 39% |
Total 14% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 46% |
2020 January - June 43% |
2020 July - December 14% |
Total 16% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 18% |
2020 July - December 47% |
Total 9% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.