Customers First! Coalition
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Alliance of consumer organizations, municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, wholesale electric suppliers, an investor owned utility, renewable energy advocates, and labor organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
The Customers First! Coalition weighs in on matters affecting electricity regulation, with a specific interest in protecting customers from an unstable regulatory environment caused by "deregulation" or "restructuring." The organization also supports energy assistance programs, cost-effective renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and electric vehicles.
Alliance of consumer organizations, municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, wholesale electric suppliers, an investor owned utility, renewable energy advocates, and labor organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
The Customers First! Coalition weighs in on matters affecting electricity regulation, with a specific interest in protecting customers from an unstable regulatory environment caused by "deregulation" or "restructuring." The organization also supports energy assistance programs, cost-effective renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and electric vehicles.
Contact
KRG
Kristin Ruesch Gilkes
10 E Doty Street, Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-0784
kristin@customersfirst.org
http://www.customersfirst.org
10 E Doty Street, Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-0784
kristin@customersfirst.org
http://www.customersfirst.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/9/2023
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
CFC supports properly-structured community solar projects, but we oppose this bill as drafted.
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/9/2023
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
CFC supports properly-structured community solar projects, but we oppose this bill as drafted.
Assembly Bill 331
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/20/2023
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
Wild parsnip presents a safety hazard for utility workers and we support efforts to eradicate it.
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/20/2023
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
Wild parsnip presents a safety hazard for utility workers and we support efforts to eradicate it.
Assembly Bill 354
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
9/20/2023
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
Allowing for flashing green lights on utility vehicles is a safety measure designed to protect utility workers, and we strongly support this legislation.
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/20/2023
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
Allowing for flashing green lights on utility vehicles is a safety measure designed to protect utility workers, and we strongly support this legislation.
Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
1/5/2024
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
We support AB 846 due to its adherence to WI’s utility regulatory structure while enabling more EV charging. We support an amendment ensuring electric utilities or cooperatives receive notification when a new EV charging station is proposed.
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2024
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
We support AB 846 due to its adherence to WI’s utility regulatory structure while enabling more EV charging. We support an amendment ensuring electric utilities or cooperatives receive notification when a new EV charging station is proposed.
Assembly Bill 847
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2024
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 226
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/3/2023
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
CFC supports properly-structured community solar projects, but we do not support this bill as drafted.
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/3/2023
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
CFC supports properly-structured community solar projects, but we do not support this bill as drafted.
Senate Bill 269
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/20/2023
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
Wild parsnip presents a safety hazard for utility workers and we support efforts to eradicate it.
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/20/2023
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
Wild parsnip presents a safety hazard for utility workers and we support efforts to eradicate it.
Senate Bill 355
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 155
7/17/2023
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
Allowing for flashing green lights on utility vehicles is a safety measure designed to protect utility workers, and we strongly support this legislation.
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 155
For
Notification Date7/17/2023
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
Allowing for flashing green lights on utility vehicles is a safety measure designed to protect utility workers, and we strongly support this legislation.
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 121
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We support SB 791 due to its adherence to WI’s utility regulatory structure while enabling more EV charging. We would support an amendment to ensure electric utilities or cooperatives receive notification when a new EV charging station is proposed.
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 121
For
Notification Date12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We support SB 791 due to its adherence to WI’s utility regulatory structure while enabling more EV charging. We would support an amendment to ensure electric utilities or cooperatives receive notification when a new EV charging station is proposed.
Senate Bill 792
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 122
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 122
For
Notification Date12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement
Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
2/28/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support - Kristy Nieto, of Monona, as a Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2025
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support - Kristy Nieto, of Monona, as a Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2025
Support - Kristy Nieto, of Monona, as a Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2025
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/8/2024
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
8/8/2024
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.
Support - Marcus Hawkins, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support - Marcus Hawkins, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027
Support - Marcus Hawkins, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/8/2024
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
8/8/2024
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
Staffing levels at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Staffing levels at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/8/2024
First Communication Date
7/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/8/2024
First Communication Date
7/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2813 and LRB 4850 relating to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Policy and Funding
LRB 2813 and LRB 4850 relating to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Policy and Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2023
First Communication Date
11/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Support - Summer Strand, of Waunakee, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2029
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support - Summer Strand, of Waunakee, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2029
Support - Summer Strand, of Waunakee, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2029
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2023
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
5/9/2023
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
Changes to the utility aid formula to include battery storage projects
Changes to the utility aid formula to include battery storage projects
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/14/2023
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
4/14/2023
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
LRB 0767/1- authorizing a community solar program
LRB 0767/1- authorizing a community solar program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
CFC does not support LRB 0767/1 as currently drafted.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
CFC does not support LRB 0767/1 as currently drafted.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Energy Regulation
Electric Energy Regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Vehicles and Electrification
Electric Vehicles and Electrification
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Focus on Energy program
Focus on Energy program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable energy proposals
Renewable energy proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Support - Tyler Huebner, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support - Tyler Huebner, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027.
Support - Tyler Huebner, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/31/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/31/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $7,248.05 |
2023 July - December $7,191.26 |
2024 January - June $8,773.75 |
Total $23,213.06 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 29.50 |
2023 July - December 19.50 |
2024 January - June 18.50 |
Total 67.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 49.00 |
2023 July - December 57.50 |
2024 January - June 65.00 |
Total 171.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 11% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 16% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 13% |
2023 July - December 21% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 51% |
2023 July - December 39% |
2024 January - June 33% |
2024 July - December |
Total 41% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.