RENEW Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Promote renewable energy resources; wind, solar, biogas, biomass energy.
Lobbying Interests:
Climate change initiatives, renewable energy credits, wind energy permitting.
Title:
Executive Director
Promote renewable energy resources; wind, solar, biogas, biomass energy.
Lobbying Interests:
Climate change initiatives, renewable energy credits, wind energy permitting.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Donald Wichert
222 S Hamilton St, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4044
(608) 255-4053
mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org
www.renewwisconsin.org
222 S Hamilton St, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4044
(608) 255-4053
mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org
www.renewwisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Pawlisch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeffrey Vercauteren | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Shaina Kilcoyne | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On 11/14/2011 |
| Michael Vickerman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/24/2011 | Withdrawn On 3/21/2012 |
| Lee Cullen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/29/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Kunkle | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/8/2012 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 9
Relating to: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2011
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: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 9
Relating to: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2011
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: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2011
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 72
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
Bill Text and History
4/26/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2011/02/10/renew-testifies-in-support-of-pending-wind-siting-rules
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/26/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2011/02/10/renew-testifies-in-support-of-pending-wind-siting-rules
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2011
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: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2011
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 146
Relating to: use of renewable resource credits to comply with renewable portfolio standards.
Bill Text and History
5/23/2011
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: use of renewable resource credits to comply with renewable portfolio standards.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/23/2011
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 428
Relating to: noncompetitive appointment of certain disabled veterans to classified positions in the state civil service system.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2012
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: noncompetitive appointment of certain disabled veterans to classified positions in the state civil service system.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/9/2012
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 527
Relating to: commissioners of the Public Service Commission; notices, orders, and determinations of the commission; certificates of authority issued by the commission; approval of contracts by the commission; electricity sales from certain wholesale mercha...
Bill Text and History
2/9/2012
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: commissioners of the Public Service Commission; notices, orders, and determinations of the commission; certificates of authority issued by the commission; approval of contracts by the commission; electricity sales from certain wholesale mercha...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/9/2012
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 565
Relating to: spending by certain electric and natural gas public utilities on energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable resource programs.
Bill Text and History
2/16/2012
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: spending by certain electric and natural gas public utilities on energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable resource programs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/16/2012
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 50
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
Bill Text and History
4/26/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2011/02/10/renew-testifies-in-support-of-pending-wind-siting-rules
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/26/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2011/02/10/renew-testifies-in-support-of-pending-wind-siting-rules
Senate Bill 81
Relating to: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 34
4/29/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2007/05/03/hydro-provision-waters-down-state%e2%80%99s-renewable-polic
Relating to: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 34
Against
Notification Date4/29/2011
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.
renewwisconsinblog.org/2007/05/03/hydro-provision-waters-down-state%e2%80%99s-renewable-polic
Senate Bill 98
Relating to: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
5/23/2011
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: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/23/2011
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 263
Relating to: setback requirements for wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
10/31/2011
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
Not a shred of evidence supprts anti-wind claims.
www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/wisconsin-must-grow-cleaner-energy-jobs-132749198.html
Relating to: setback requirements for wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2011
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
Not a shred of evidence supprts anti-wind claims.
www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/wisconsin-must-grow-cleaner-energy-jobs-132749198.html
Senate Bill 392
Relating to: setback requirements for wind energy systems.
Bill Text and History
1/24/2012
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: setback requirements for wind energy systems.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/24/2012
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 428
Relating to: commissioners of the Public Service Commission; notices, orders, and determinations of the commission; certificates of authority issued by the commission; approval of contracts by the commission; electricity sales from certain wholesale mercha...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 155
2/9/2012
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: commissioners of the Public Service Commission; notices, orders, and determinations of the commission; certificates of authority issued by the commission; approval of contracts by the commission; electricity sales from certain wholesale mercha...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 155
Other
Notification Date2/9/2012
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 128, wind siting rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 647 (11/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-057
1/1/2011
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 128, wind siting rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 647 (11/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-057
None
Notification Date1/1/2011
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
Allowing utility customers to host renewable energy systems on their premises and purchase energy directly from said renewable energy system (Clean Energy Contracts)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing utility customers to host renewable energy systems on their premises and purchase energy directly from said renewable energy system (Clean Energy Contracts)
Allowing utility customers to host renewable energy systems on their premises and purchase energy directly from said renewable energy system (Clean Energy Contracts)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/20/2012
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
7/20/2012
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
Authorizing energy sales from third-party owned renewable energy systems to host customers LRB-3589
Authorizing energy sales from third-party owned renewable energy systems to host customers LRB-3589
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/24/2012
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
1/24/2012
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
Net energy billing policy for renewables
Net energy billing policy for renewables
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/24/2012
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
1/24/2012
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
Wind Siting Council (1-AC-231)
Wind Siting Council (1-AC-231)
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Wind energy
Wind energy
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $19,039.10 |
2011 July - December $11,070.30 |
2012 January - June $430.95 |
2012 July - December $0.00 |
Total $30,540.35 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 39.90 |
2011 July - December 13.40 |
2012 January - June 16.90 |
2012 July - December 5.50 |
Total 75.70 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 468.70 |
2011 July - December 174.90 |
2012 January - June 107.80 |
2012 July - December 77.30 |
Total 828.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: use of renewable resource credits to comply with renewable portfolio standards.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December 80% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 19% |
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 50% |
2012 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: wind energy system rules.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: eligibility of hydroelectric resources under the renewable portfolio standard.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: requirements for wind energy systems, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 35% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 20% |
Relating to: setback requirements for wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 20% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 50% |
2012 July - December 25% |
Total 9% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 25% |
Total 2% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 50% |
Total 5% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.