Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
Executive Director
The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
Executive Director
Contact
WS
William Skewes
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 334-3958
(608) 257-9124
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 334-3958
(608) 257-9124
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
---|---|---|---|
William Skewes | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/13/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |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
5/23/2019
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: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/23/2019
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 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
3/4/2020
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 Date3/4/2020
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 349
Relating to: applicability of one-call system requirements.
Bill Text and History
9/20/2019
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.
Relating to: applicability of one-call system requirements.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/20/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
9/20/2019
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.
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
For
Notification Date9/20/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 551
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
11/26/2019
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
With the adoption of ASA 1 to AB 551, WUA does not oppose the bill.
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/26/2019
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
With the adoption of ASA 1 to AB 551, WUA does not oppose the bill.
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
1/9/2020
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
WUA supports this consensus package of technical proposals requested by the PSC and stakeholders.
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 Date1/9/2020
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
WUA supports this consensus package of technical proposals requested by the PSC and stakeholders.
Assembly Bill 843
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
2/5/2020
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: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/5/2020
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
WUA supports the provision extending the heating season year around for LIHEAP applicants.
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
WUA supports the provision extending the heating season year around for LIHEAP applicants.
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
3/4/2020
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 Date3/4/2020
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 235
Relating to: stalking.
Bill Text and History
5/30/2019
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
WUA has no position on this bill. It was entered in error but the system does not allow registrants to delete their interest after 24 hours of it being entered. FYI
Relating to: stalking.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/30/2019
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
WUA has no position on this bill. It was entered in error but the system does not allow registrants to delete their interest after 24 hours of it being entered. FYI
Senate Bill 236
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/4/2019
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.
Relating to: charging facility grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/4/2019
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.
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/22/2019
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: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/22/2019
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.
Senate Bill 501
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
12/18/2019
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: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/18/2019
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.
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
1/17/2020
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 Date1/17/2020
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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.
5/2/2019
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
General Provisions
General Provisions
Notification Date
6/4/2019
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.
Comments
WUA supports charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles funded by $10 million of the VW Settlement funds.
6/4/2019
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.
Comments
WUA supports charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles funded by $10 million of the VW Settlement funds.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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.
5/2/2019
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
Wisconsin utilities oppose reducing safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires, hazardous materials, telecommunications, cable and other critical infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin utilities oppose reducing safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires, hazardous materials, telecommunications, cable and other critical infrastructure.
Wisconsin utilities oppose reducing safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires, hazardous materials, telecommunications, cable and other critical infrastructure.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2019
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
12/18/2019
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
PSC Omnibus bill
PSC Omnibus bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/20/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/20/2019
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
infrastructure protection
infrastructure protection
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/7/2019
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
5/7/2019
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
Relating to EV charging Infrastructure.
Relating to EV charging Infrastructure.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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
5/2/2019
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
Renewable energy purchase mandates, electric charging infrastructure, Stewardship Program.
Renewable energy purchase mandates, electric charging infrastructure, Stewardship Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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
4/22/2019
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
WUA has an interest in seeking an exemption for federal rulemakings in LRB 0042/1
WUA has an interest in seeking an exemption for federal rulemakings in LRB 0042/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2018
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
12/18/2018
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
relating to: public service commission authority over leased generation contracts.
relating to: public service commission authority over leased generation contracts.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2018
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
12/18/2018
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.
Legislation relating to compliance with the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety regulations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to compliance with the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety regulations.
Legislation relating to compliance with the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety regulations.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/18/2018
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
12/18/2018
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 Reform Bill
PSC Reform Bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2018
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
12/18/2018
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 $5,267.96 |
2019 July - December $8,444.23 |
2020 January - June $9,655.09 |
2020 July - December $2,234.12 |
Total $25,601.40 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 11.00 |
2019 July - December 32.00 |
2020 January - June 53.00 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 96.00 |
Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 57.00 |
2019 July - December 77.00 |
2020 January - June 68.00 |
2020 July - December 28.00 |
Total 230.00 |
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 50% |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 11% |
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 50% |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: applicability of one-call system requirements.
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 10% |
2020 January - June 40% |
2020 July - December 25% |
Total 20% |
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 10% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 15% |
Total 6% |
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)
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 35% |
2020 July - December 25% |
Total 22% |
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)
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 15% |
Total 10% |
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 2% |
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 5% |
2020 July - December 20% |
Total 4% |
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 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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 |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Legislation relating to compliance with the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety regulations.
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Wisconsin utilities oppose reducing safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires, hazardous materials, telecommunications, cable and other critical infrastructure.
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.