Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Electric and natural gas utility.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting existing or proposed operations of electric and/or natural gas utilities.
CEO Name:
Michael Swenson
Manager, Government Affairs
Electric and natural gas utility.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting existing or proposed operations of electric and/or natural gas utilities.
CEO Name:
Michael Swenson
Manager, Government Affairs
Contact
RL
Rebecca Larson
10 E Doty St Ste 511
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 280-7314
(608) 280-7359
rebecca.a.larson@xcelenergy.com
10 E Doty St Ste 511
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 280-7314
(608) 280-7359
rebecca.a.larson@xcelenergy.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 157
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/16/2007
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.
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/16/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 294
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...
Bill Text and History
6/5/2007
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.
6/5/2007
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.
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/5/2007
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.
For
Notification Date6/5/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2007
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.
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date12/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 347
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2007
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.
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date12/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 348
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to advocate on matters related to the centralized interim storage of, and any license application for, a federal repository for high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste and requiring nuclear po...
Bill Text and History
12/20/2007
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.
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to advocate on matters related to the centralized interim storage of, and any license application for, a federal repository for high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste and requiring nuclear po...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date12/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 560
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/8/2007
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.
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/8/2007
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.
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
3/3/2008
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.
Comments
Relating to requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with PSC rules.
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 Date3/3/2008
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.
Comments
Relating to requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with PSC rules.
Senate Bill 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
3/10/2007
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.
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
None
Notification Date3/10/2007
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.
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/16/2007
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.
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/16/2007
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.
Senate Bill 167
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 63
6/5/2007
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.
6/5/2007
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.
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 63
None
Notification Date6/5/2007
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.
For
Notification Date6/5/2007
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.
Senate Bill 448
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.
Bill Text and History
2/15/2008
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: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/15/2008
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.
Senate Bill 473
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 64
3/10/2008
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: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 64
For
Notification Date3/10/2008
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.
Senate Bill 544
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
3/11/2008
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 Date3/11/2008
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs
Administration: Attached Programs
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
10/23/2007
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.
10/23/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
3/6/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program
Transportation: State Highway Program
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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
Support for expansion of Michigan Truck weight limit exemption into portions of Bayfield County.
6/5/2007
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
Support for expansion of Michigan Truck weight limit exemption into portions of Bayfield County.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Comm 16 – Electrical Code, including the adoption by reference of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fees for electrical inspection.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 16 – Electrical Code, including the adoption by reference of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fees for electrical inspection.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-010
6/13/2008
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.
Commerce
Subject
Comm 16 – Electrical Code, including the adoption by reference of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fees for electrical inspection.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-010
None
Notification Date6/13/2008
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.
Comm 5, relating to licenses, certifications and registrations mandated as a result of legislation enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 5, relating to licenses, certifications and registrations mandated as a result of legislation enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 626 (3/1/2008)
6/23/2008
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.
Commerce
Subject
Comm 5, relating to licenses, certifications and registrations mandated as a result of legislation enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 626 (3/1/2008)
None
Notification Date6/23/2008
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
1/12/2007
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
5/30/2008
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.
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
None
Notification Date5/30/2008
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.
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 598 (10/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-017
1/12/2007
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.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 598 (10/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-017
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
1/12/2007
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.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
relating to general permit criteria requiring decontamination of equipment for invasive species and viruses
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to general permit criteria requiring decontamination of equipment for invasive species and viruses
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-094
6/4/2008
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.
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to general permit criteria requiring decontamination of equipment for invasive species and viruses
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-094
None
Notification Date6/4/2008
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 111 and 112 to specify information to be included in an electric utility construction.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-044
7/12/2007
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.
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 111 and 112 to specify information to be included in an electric utility construction.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-044
None
Notification Date7/12/2007
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 114, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 606 (6/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-021
3/7/2007
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.
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 114, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 606 (6/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-021
None
Notification Date3/7/2007
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 118, changes found in 2005 Wis. Act 141 regarding renewable resource credits.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-112
1/12/2007
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.
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 118, changes found in 2005 Wis. Act 141 regarding renewable resource credits.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-112
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 133, construction and placing into operation of facilities by natural gas utilities.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 557 (5/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-020
4/9/2007
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.
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 133, construction and placing into operation of facilities by natural gas utilities.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 557 (5/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-020
None
Notification Date4/9/2007
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-139
1/12/2007
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.
Public Service Commission
Subject
statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-139
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 607 (7/15/2006)
1/12/2007
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.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 607 (7/15/2006)
None
Notification Date1/12/2007
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.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 134, gas service rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 571 (8/1/2003)
5/2/2008
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.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 134, gas service rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 571 (8/1/2003)
None
Notification Date5/2/2008
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
Relating to the appointment of Eric Callisto as Chairman of the Public Service Commission
Relating to the appointment of Eric Callisto as Chairman of the Public Service Commission
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/23/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/23/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Definition of woody biomass.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Definition of woody biomass.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/29/2008
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/29/2008
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.
Wind Siting Bill - re.requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with PSC rules - LRB #4108
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wind Siting Bill - re.requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with PSC rules - LRB #4108
Wind Siting Bill - re.requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with PSC rules - LRB #4108
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2007
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
12/20/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Develop, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to metals theft.
Develop, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to metals theft.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/10/2007
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
7/10/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Lauren Azar to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Appointment of Lauren Azar to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/5/2007
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
4/5/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal addressing the establishment fo cleanup standards of contaminated sediments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal addressing the establishment fo cleanup standards of contaminated sediments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal addressing the establishment fo cleanup standards of contaminated sediments.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to licensing of electricians.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to licensing of electricians.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to transmission system reliability and changes to the transmission approval process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to transmission system reliability and changes to the transmission approval process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to transmission system reliability and changes to the transmission approval process.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Abandonment and discontinuation of service
Abandonment and discontinuation of service
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/10/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/10/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to air emissions, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter or greenhouse gases and related permiting and funding issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to air emissions, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter or greenhouse gases and related permiting and funding issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to air emissions, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter or greenhouse gases and related permiting and funding issues.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation, regulatory and other initiatives affecting the regulation and siting of electric generating facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation, regulatory and other initiatives affecting the regulation and siting of electric generating facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to legislation, regulatory and other initiatives affecting the regulation and siting of electric generating facilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to stray voltage, neutral to earth or ground currents, objectionable currents or other electrical phenomena.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to stray voltage, neutral to earth or ground currents, objectionable currents or other electrical phenomena.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to stray voltage, neutral to earth or ground currents, objectionable currents or other electrical phenomena.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of legislation on the creation of a renewable resources incentive to promote economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of legislation on the creation of a renewable resources incentive to promote economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of legislation on the creation of a renewable resources incentive to promote economic development
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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 $114,549.47 |
2007 July - December $109,838.11 |
2008 January - June $122,804.94 |
2008 July - December $104,519.42 |
Total $451,711.93 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 134.90 |
2007 July - December 47.13 |
2008 January - June 72.07 |
2008 July - December 34.25 |
Total 288.35 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 629.65 |
2007 July - December 551.45 |
2008 January - June 723.95 |
2008 July - December 615.25 |
Total 2520.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December 1% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a county with a population of 500,000 or more; and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a county with a population of 500,000 or more; and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 26% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 8% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 3% |
2008 July - December 9% |
Total 6% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 13% |
2008 July - December 4% |
Total 9% |
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 3% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to stray voltage, neutral to earth or ground currents, objectionable currents or other electrical phenomena.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 9% |
2008 July - December 14% |
Total 8% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to transmission system reliability and changes to the transmission approval process.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to air emissions, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter or greenhouse gases and related permiting and funding issues.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 13% |
2007 July - December 27% |
2008 January - June 27% |
2008 July - December 32% |
Total 24% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 1% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Development, drafting or introduction of legislation on the creation of a renewable resources incentive to promote economic development
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 16% |
Total 7% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 9% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication