WEC Energy Group, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WEC Energy Group, a component of the S&P 500, has nearly $29 billion of assets, 9,300 employees and approximately 60,000 stockholders of record. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, and Minnesota Energy Resources. The company's other major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants.

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation and administrative rules affecting operation or governance of the public utility industry and activities related to or in support of the energy or energy related businesses.

CEO Name:
Gale Klappa
Manager

Contact
JH
Joel Haubrich
231 W Michigan St, P346
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 221-4102
(414) 221-3814
joel.haubrich@we-energies.com
http://www.wecenergygroup.com/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Gregory Hubbard Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Robert Garvin Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Walter Kunicki Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Joel M Haubrich Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
AJ Wilson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/9/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Kathleen Standen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/15/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
John Gard Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/25/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
Christopher LaRowe Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/1/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
Patrick Schillinger Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/1/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
Ronald Antonneau Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/1/2015 Withdrawn On 11/3/2015
Mark Graul Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/1/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
Sean Stephenson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/6/2015 Withdrawn On 6/7/2016

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 122
Assembly Bill 122
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 44

For
Notification Date
3/29/2015
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 251
Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/14/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Assuming introduction and adoption of Amendment relative to Federal air quality requirements under the Clean Air Act
Assembly Bill 319
Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 148

For
Notification Date
8/28/2015
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 335
Assembly Bill 335
Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/15/2015
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 384
Assembly Bill 384
Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 344

For
Notification Date
10/9/2015
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 405
Assembly Bill 405
Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 84

For
Notification Date
10/21/2015
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 547
Assembly Bill 547
Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 158

For
Notification Date
12/7/2015
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 560
Assembly Bill 560
Relating to: disconnection devices for distributed generation facilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/9/2015
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 582
Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 391

For
Notification Date
12/8/2015
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 600
Assembly Bill 600
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/26/2016
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 701
Assembly Bill 701
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2016
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 804
Assembly Bill 804
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 299

For
Notification Date
1/26/2016
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 80
Senate Bill 80
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2015
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 135
Senate Bill 135
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2015
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 231
Senate Bill 231
Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2015
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 252
Senate Bill 252
Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 61

For
Notification Date
9/10/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
On behalf of our two Wisconsin utilities, WPS and We Energies support SB 252.
Senate Bill 288
Senate Bill 288
Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/9/2015
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 459
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 387

For
Notification Date
1/26/2016
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 464
Senate Bill 464
Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/4/2016
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 545
Senate Bill 545
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 204

For
Notification Date
1/13/2016
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 654
Senate Bill 654
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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.

Natural Resources: Environmental Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Quality

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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.

Public Service Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission

Notification Date
3/11/2015
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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

Water Quality Criterion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Water Quality Criterion

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
10/19/2016
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.

Looking at NR 106; NR 106/205/212
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Looking at NR 106; NR 106/205/212

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/5/2015
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.

SUPPORT LRB 2752/1 relating to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SUPPORT LRB 2752/1 relating to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/6/2015
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.

Utility/ PSCW reform matters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Utility/ PSCW reform matters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/14/2015
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.

Rule Making Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule Making Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/19/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Legislative and regulatory policy associated with wind energy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative and regulatory policy associated with wind energy.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/11/2015
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.

30.025 true-up
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
30.025 true-up

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/23/2015
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.

Seasonal weight limitations on local roads.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seasonal weight limitations on local roads.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/19/2015
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.

The Focus on Energy program and energy efficiency.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Focus on Energy program and energy efficiency.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/19/2015
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.

Utility right-of-way and siting issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Utility right-of-way and siting issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/6/2015
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.

Shoreland Zoning
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Shoreland Zoning

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/6/2015
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.

The taxation of electric generation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The taxation of electric generation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/6/2015
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.

Seasonal weight restrictions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seasonal weight restrictions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
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.

Sediment remediation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sediment remediation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
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.

The taxation of electric generation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The taxation of electric generation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June $80,188.29		 2015
July - December $163,564.03		 2016
January - June $156,183.50		 2016
July - December $129,367.59		 Total $529,303.41
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June 106.25		 2015
July - December 233.00		 2016
January - June 281.00		 2016
July - December 163.00		 Total 783.25
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June 154.25		 2015
July - December 355.50		 2016
January - June 286.00		 2016
July - December 201.75		 Total 997.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 		Total 7%
Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 		Total 7%
Assembly Bill 701
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 		Total 7%
Senate Bill 231
Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 7%		 2016
July - December 		Total 6%
Senate Bill 464
Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 7%		 2016
July - December 		Total 6%
Senate Bill 545
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 9%		 2016
July - December 		Total 6%
Assembly Bill 804
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; local access and transport areas for telephone service; railroad telecommunications service; Department of Natural Resources permit application procedures related to the construction of a high-voltage transmission line; navigable water general permits and individual permits related to utility facilities; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 5%		 2016
July - December 		Total 2%
Senate Bill 654
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; local access and transport areas for telephone service; railroad telecommunications service; Department of Natural Resources permit application procedures related to the construction of a high-voltage transmission line; navigable water general permits and individual permits related to utility facilities; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 5%		 2016
July - December 		Total 2%
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 7%		 2016
July - December 		Total 2%
Assembly Bill 600
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 		Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Service Commission
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 15%		 2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 		Total 2%
Revenue: Tax Administration
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 15%		 2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 		Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

30.025 true-up
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 15%		 2015
July - December 5%		 2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 		Total 4%
Shoreland Zoning
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 15%		 2015
July - December 5%		 2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 		Total 4%
Utility right-of-way and siting issues.
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 30%		 2015
July - December 5%		 2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 5%		 Total 7%
Utility/ PSCW reform matters
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 5%		 2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 25%		 Total 10%
Sediment remediation.
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 		Total 3%
Water Quality Criterion
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 10%		 Total 2%
Looking at NR 106; NR 106/205/212
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 10%		 Total 2%
The Focus on Energy program and energy efficiency.
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 15%		 Total 3%
Rule Making Legislation
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 		2015
July - December 		2016
January - June 		2016
July - December 25%		 Total 5%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2015
January - June		 2015
July - December		 2016
January - June		 2016
July - December		 Total
2015
January - June 10%		 2015
July - December 10%		 2016
January - June 10%		 2016
July - December 10%		 Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2015

January - June
July - December

2016

January - June
July - December