Union of Concerned Scientists
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Achieving clean energy and practical environmental solutions
Lobbying Interests:
UCS intends to influence legislation and policy to promote renewable generation of electricity, renewable fuels and energy efficiency, as well as measures to prevent climate change and environmental impacts associated with energy use.
Title:
Director
Achieving clean energy and practical environmental solutions
Lobbying Interests:
UCS intends to influence legislation and policy to promote renewable generation of electricity, renewable fuels and energy efficiency, as well as measures to prevent climate change and environmental impacts associated with energy use.
Title:
Director
Contact
SC
Steve Clemmer
2 Brattle Square
Cambridge, MA 02238-9105
(617) 547-5552
(617) 864-9405
sclemmer@ucsusa.org
www.ucsusa.org
2 Brattle Square
Cambridge, MA 02238-9105
(617) 547-5552
(617) 864-9405
sclemmer@ucsusa.org
www.ucsusa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Deisinger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/4/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 85
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.
Bill Text and History
4/26/2007
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
A tax credit for flex-fuel vehicle sales does nothing to assure actual use of ethanol. We would consider support for a tax-credit tied to actual use of ethanol in the vehicle.
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/26/2007
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
A tax credit for flex-fuel vehicle sales does nothing to assure actual use of ethanol. We would consider support for a tax-credit tied to actual use of ethanol in the vehicle.
Assembly Bill 899
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/29/2008
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.
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/29/2008
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable Fuels Standards for transportation fuels sold in Wisconsin.
Renewable Fuels Standards for transportation fuels sold in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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
4/26/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $350.00 |
2007 July - December $0.00 |
2008 January - June $300.00 |
2008 July - December $0.00 |
Total $650.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 3.00 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 5.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 8.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 4.00 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 4.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 100% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 58% |
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 100% |
2008 July - December |
Total 42% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.