WPPI Energy
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Regional municipal electric company providing wholesale electric power to 51 municipally-owned electric utilities located in Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.
Lobbying Interests:
Development of legislation or administrative rules concerning electric utilities, renewable energy, air emissions, economic development, energy efficiency, facility siting and utility industry regulation.
Title:
Director of Government Affairs
Regional municipal electric company providing wholesale electric power to 51 municipally-owned electric utilities located in Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.
Lobbying Interests:
Development of legislation or administrative rules concerning electric utilities, renewable energy, air emissions, economic development, energy efficiency, facility siting and utility industry regulation.
Title:
Director of Government Affairs
Contact
JO
Joseph Owen
1425 Corporate Center Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-4500
(608) 837-0274
jowen@wppienergy.org
http://www.wppienergy.org
1425 Corporate Center Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-4500
(608) 837-0274
jowen@wppienergy.org
http://www.wppienergy.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Owen | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/6/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Thomas E Moore | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 233
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/28/2019
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
Strongly support concept, concern on details (tax remittance mechanism, eligible grant recipients)
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/28/2019
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
Strongly support concept, concern on details (tax remittance mechanism, eligible grant recipients)
Assembly Bill 237
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/5/2019
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: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/5/2019
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 551
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
1/31/2020
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: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/31/2020
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 712
Relating to: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/10/2020
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: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2020
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 1038
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
4/14/2020
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
We strongly support authorizing BCPL trust fund loans for use by municipal utilities
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
For
Notification Date4/14/2020
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
We strongly support authorizing BCPL trust fund loans for use by municipal utilities
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2020
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: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2020
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 236
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/6/2019
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
Strongly support concept, concern on details (tax remittance mechanism, eligible grant recipients)
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/6/2019
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
Strongly support concept, concern on details (tax remittance mechanism, eligible grant recipients)
Senate Bill 689
Relating to: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/22/2020
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: making various changes to statutes administered by the Public Service Commission and requiring investor-owned energy utilities to fund a consumer advocate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/22/2020
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 932
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/14/2020
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
We strongly support authorizing BCPL trust fund loans for use by municipal utilities
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/14/2020
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
We strongly support authorizing BCPL trust fund loans for use by municipal utilities
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
3/8/2019
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.
3/8/2019
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
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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.
3/8/2019
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
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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.
3/8/2019
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
Impact to municipal utilities as a result of administrative, regulatory or legislative actions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Impact to municipal utilities as a result of administrative, regulatory or legislative actions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Impact to municipal utilities as a result of administrative, regulatory or legislative actions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/25/2020
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
3/25/2020
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
Municipal utilities and broadband expansion
Municipal utilities and broadband expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/3/2020
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
3/3/2020
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
Interpretation of Journeyperson to Apprentice Ratio Requirements as Specified in 2017 Act 148
Interpretation of Journeyperson to Apprentice Ratio Requirements as Specified in 2017 Act 148
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/20/2019
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
5/20/2019
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
Appointment of Rebecca Cameron Valcq to the Public Service Commission
Appointment of Rebecca Cameron Valcq to the Public Service Commission
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/11/2019
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
3/11/2019
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
Utility Regulation and Taxation
Utility Regulation and Taxation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
Efficient electrification and grid modernization
Efficient electrification and grid modernization
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $31,152.91 |
2019 July - December $29,719.20 |
2020 January - June $30,651.00 |
2020 July - December $31,188.40 |
Total $122,711.51 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 50.00 |
2019 July - December 15.00 |
2020 January - June 16.00 |
2020 July - December 19.00 |
Total 100.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 89.25 |
2019 July - December 49.50 |
2020 January - June 67.75 |
2020 July - December 48.75 |
Total 255.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 2% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: reimbursement grants to employers for payment of costs for certification programs in solar energy and wind energy systems. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 35% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
Impact to municipal utilities as a result of administrative, regulatory or legislative actions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 60% |
Total 11% |
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