Wind on the Wires
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To advance the development of wind power and transmission in the Upper Midwest. Membership includes wind developers, turbine manufacturers, construction companies, and other supply chain businesses.
Lobbying Interests:
Promotion of policies that create stable markets for wind development.
CEO Name:
Beth Soholt
Executive Director
To advance the development of wind power and transmission in the Upper Midwest. Membership includes wind developers, turbine manufacturers, construction companies, and other supply chain businesses.
Lobbying Interests:
Promotion of policies that create stable markets for wind development.
CEO Name:
Beth Soholt
Executive Director
Contact
BS
Beth Soholt
570 Asbury St., Suite 201
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3400
lbrewster@windonthewires.org
570 Asbury St., Suite 201
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3400
lbrewster@windonthewires.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Welsh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/11/2015 | Withdrawn On 9/20/2016 |
| Timothy Hoven | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/11/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
1/29/2016
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.
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
Other
Notification Date1/29/2016
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 490
Relating to: utility aid payments to towns and counties for production plants that generate electricity from wind power. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2016
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.
Relating to: utility aid payments to towns and counties for production plants that generate electricity from wind power. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/25/2016
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
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
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.
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
None
Notification Date1/26/2016
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 168
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
1/29/2016
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.
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
Other
Notification Date1/29/2016
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
2/26/2015
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of 2017-19 state budget bill
Development of 2017-19 state budget bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/25/2016
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/25/2016
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Implementation of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wind Energy and Wind Energy Development
Wind Energy and Wind Energy Development
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and/or Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and/or Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 128, Wisconsin’s uniform wind siting rule
PSC 128, Wisconsin’s uniform wind siting rule
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2015
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 $10,625.00 |
2015 July - December $12,000.00 |
2016 January - June $15,213.84 |
2016 July - December $15,000.00 |
Total $52,838.84 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 49.25 |
2015 July - December 28.25 |
2016 January - June 38.25 |
2016 July - December 15.25 |
Total 131.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 69.25 |
2015 July - December 53.75 |
2016 January - June 79.00 |
2016 July - December 35.25 |
Total 237.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 85% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 27% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December 40% |
2016 January - June 60% |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 38% |
| 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 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 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 3% |
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