Orion Lighting & Energy Services
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Orion Energy System provides energy efficiency services and lighting systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Energy legislation and regulation relating to energy efficiency.
CEO Name:
Neal Verfuerth
Vice President - Technical/Governmental Affairs
                            
                            Orion Energy System provides energy efficiency services and lighting systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Energy legislation and regulation relating to energy efficiency.
CEO Name:
Neal Verfuerth
Vice President - Technical/Governmental Affairs
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        MP
                                            Michael Potts
1204 Pilgrim Road
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 892-9340
(920) 892-9350
mpotts@orionlighting.com
www.orionlighting.com
                                        
                                    1204 Pilgrim Road
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 892-9340
(920) 892-9350
mpotts@orionlighting.com
www.orionlighting.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 604
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/23/2003
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: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/23/2003
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 118
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/17/2003
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: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 118
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/17/2003
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 698
relating to: renewable resource requirements for electric utilities and cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/7/2003
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: renewable resource requirements for electric utilities and cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date12/7/2003
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 736
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/14/2004
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: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date1/14/2004
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 737
relating to: energy conservation and efficiency grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/14/2004
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: energy conservation and efficiency grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/14/2004
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 152
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/14/2004
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: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 152
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/14/2004
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 977
relating to: use of renewable resources at certain state facilities.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/16/2004
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: use of renewable resources at certain state facilities.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/16/2004
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 111
relating to: the energy efficiency of equipment used in state building projects and certain other projects constructed for the state and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/13/2003
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: the energy efficiency of equipment used in state building projects and certain other projects constructed for the state and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/13/2003
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 112
relating to: the regulation of commercial lighting systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/13/2003
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: the regulation of commercial lighting systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/13/2003
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 113
relating to: review of legislative proposals and proposed state agency rules impacting energy policies.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 277
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/13/2003
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: review of legislative proposals and proposed state agency rules impacting energy policies.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 277
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/13/2003
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 280
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/17/2003
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: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date10/17/2003
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 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/17/2003
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: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date11/17/2003
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 463
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/14/2004
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: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/14/2004
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Agency Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/23/2003
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/23/2003
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Attached Programs
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/23/2003
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/23/2003
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Service Commission: Agencywide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/23/2003
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/23/2003
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The creation and distribution of funds used for energy efficiency programs.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The creation and distribution of funds used for energy efficiency programs.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
2/20/2003
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $17,982.11 | 2004 July - December $13,300.00 | Total $31,282.11 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 50.75 | 2004 July - December 26.25 | Total 77.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 113.75 | 2004 July - December 72.25 | Total 186.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 5% | 2004 July - December | Total 3% | 
                                                             relating to: the regulation of commercial lighting systems and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 10% | 2004 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: energy conservation and efficiency grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 10% | 2004 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 10% | 2004 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: review of legislative proposals and proposed state agency rules impacting energy policies. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 15% | 2004 July - December | Total 10% | 
                                                             relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 15% | 2004 July - December | Total 10% | 
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
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 25% | 2004 July - December 60% | Total 38% | 
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