Wisconsin Utility Investors Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represents the interests of person owning stock in Wisconsin utilities
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and administrative rules having an impact on Wisconsin utility companies
Title:
Executive Director
Represents the interests of person owning stock in Wisconsin utilities
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and administrative rules having an impact on Wisconsin utility companies
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
JB
James Buchen
10 E Doty St, Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-4629
(608) 283-2589
james@buchenpublicaffairs.com
http://www.wuiinc.org
10 E Doty St, Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-4629
(608) 283-2589
james@buchenpublicaffairs.com
http://www.wuiinc.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Buchen | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/10/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 27
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
2021 Wisconsin Act 24
2/23/2021
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
2021 Wisconsin Act 24
For
Notification Date2/23/2021
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 527
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/9/2021
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: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/9/2021
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 731
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/21/2022
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: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/21/2022
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 892
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2022
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 47
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
2/23/2021
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 Date2/23/2021
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 490
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/9/2021
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: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/9/2021
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 702
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/1/2021
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: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/1/2021
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 838
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Utility Regulation
Electric Utility Regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/10/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/10/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $9,800.00 |
2021 July - December $18,444.00 |
2022 January - June $11,500.00 |
2022 July - December $14,881.00 |
Total $54,625.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 4.00 |
2021 July - December 4.00 |
2022 January - June 2.00 |
2022 July - December 0.50 |
Total 10.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 45.50 |
2021 July - December 75.50 |
2022 January - June 44.50 |
2022 July - December 73.50 |
Total 239.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 75% |
2021 July - December 40% |
2022 January - June 40% |
2022 July - December 100% |
Total 65% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.