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
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
Contact
WS
William Skewes
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
http://wiutilities.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Skewes | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 20
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/18/2023
First Communication Date
5/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/18/2023
First Communication Date
5/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 46
Relating to: requiring notice to political subdivisions and landowners regarding proposed large solar energy facilities, requirements for applying for certificates for large solar electric generating facilities, joint development agreements related to larg...
Bill Text and History
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA maintains that state energy policy, including renewables, natural gas, coal, nuclear, etc., is the jurisdiction of the State of Wisconsin and should not be set by local governments.
Relating to: requiring notice to political subdivisions and landowners regarding proposed large solar energy facilities, requirements for applying for certificates for large solar electric generating facilities, joint development agreements related to larg...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA maintains that state energy policy, including renewables, natural gas, coal, nuclear, etc., is the jurisdiction of the State of Wisconsin and should not be set by local governments.
Assembly Bill 73
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 354
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
7/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 22
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA maintains that Wisconsin energy policy, including that affecting renewables, natural gas, nuclear, etc., is a matter of statewide interest and is only appropriately addressed at the state legislative, executive and regulatory levels.
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA maintains that Wisconsin energy policy, including that affecting renewables, natural gas, nuclear, etc., is a matter of statewide interest and is only appropriately addressed at the state legislative, executive and regulatory levels.
Senate Bill 226
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 308
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/25/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/25/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 355
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
7/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports SB 355 and AB 354.
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports SB 355 and AB 354.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Notification Date
4/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports including Utility Aid for energy storage facilities hosted by counties and municipalities, and updating existing Incentive Aid Payments to keep pace with municipal service costs.
4/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports including Utility Aid for energy storage facilities hosted by counties and municipalities, and updating existing Incentive Aid Payments to keep pace with municipal service costs.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1340/1 – restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy
LRB-1340/1 – restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA supports this legislation and maintains that regulation of all utility fuel choices, including renewables, natural gas, etc. is solely within the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WUA supports this legislation and maintains that regulation of all utility fuel choices, including renewables, natural gas, etc. is solely within the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Battery Storage
Battery Storage
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Community Solar
Community Solar
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Data Centers
Data Centers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
energy produced at animal agriculture facilities
energy produced at animal agriculture facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC Omnibus
PSC Omnibus
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ROFR
ROFR
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Solar Siting
Solar Siting
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA maintains that energy policy, including renewable, nuclear, fossil fuel, etc., is the jurisdiction of the State of Wisconsin and should not be set by local governments
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA maintains that energy policy, including renewable, nuclear, fossil fuel, etc., is the jurisdiction of the State of Wisconsin and should not be set by local governments
WUA opposes creating an exemption in the statutes for third parties to sell electricity to the public, either directly or indirectly.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WUA opposes creating an exemption in the statutes for third parties to sell electricity to the public, either directly or indirectly.
WUA opposes creating an exemption in the statutes for third parties to sell electricity to the public, either directly or indirectly.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $3,625.44 |
Total $3,625.44 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 19.00 |
Total 19.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 42.00 |
Total 42.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2 % |
Relating to: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 3 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3 % |
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5 % |
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10 % |
Relating to: requiring notice to political subdivisions and landowners regarding proposed large solar energy facilities, requirements for applying for certificates for large solar electric generating facilities, joint development agreements related to large solar electric generating facilities, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10 % |
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10 % |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10 % |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 20 % |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 20 % |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10 % |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.