Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
Contact
WS
William Skewes
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2025
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 local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/11/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/24/2025
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/24/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 59
Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2025
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: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 106
Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2025
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: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/26/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 174
Relating to: transmission facilities; installation of large wind energy, large solar energy, and battery energy storage systems; installation of light-mitigating technology systems; and prioritizing nuclear energy resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/15/2025
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: transmission facilities; installation of large wind energy, large solar energy, and battery energy storage systems; installation of light-mitigating technology systems; and prioritizing nuclear energy resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/15/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 242
Relating to: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/18/2025
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: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/18/2025
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 254
Relating to: regulation of the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company.
Bill Text and History
5/21/2025
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: regulation of the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 3
Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2025
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 local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/27/2025
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.
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2025
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
WUA supports ROFR for incumbent Wisconsin transmission providers to save customers money on their transmission portion of their electric bills.
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2025
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
WUA supports ROFR for incumbent Wisconsin transmission providers to save customers money on their transmission portion of their electric bills.
Senate Bill 56
Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 8
2/24/2025
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: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 8
For
Notification Date2/24/2025
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.
Senate Bill 96
Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/30/2025
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: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/30/2025
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.
Senate Bill 124
Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 11
3/26/2025
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: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 11
For
Notification Date3/26/2025
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.
Senate Bill 125
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 12
3/26/2025
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: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 12
For
Notification Date3/26/2025
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.
Senate Bill 236
Relating to: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/18/2025
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: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/18/2025
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.
Senate Bill 244
Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/18/2025
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: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/18/2025
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.
Senate Bill 255
Relating to: regulation of the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company.
Bill Text and History
5/21/2025
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: regulation of the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2025
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ROFR
ROFR
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
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
WUA supports a WI ROFR for incumbent transmission providers.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
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
WUA supports a WI ROFR for incumbent transmission providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing access to federal funds for private water systems
Allowing access to federal funds for private water systems
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.