Alliant Energy

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Utility company (gas, water, electric - regulated by PSCW and other state agencies) with all energy-related interests.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with energy, environment, transportation, business, tax, economic development, employer/employee issues as well as agency rules affecting these same areas.

CEO Name:
John Larsen

Contact
JR
John Rainbolt
4902 North Biltmore Lane
Madison, WI 53718
(202) 347-8133
johnrainbolt@alliantenergy.com
http://www.alliantenergy.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Bryan Brooks Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Jeff M Fitzgerald Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Buddy Julius Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Ryan Murray Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Savannah Sepic Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Zachary Alan Hill Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/25/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 20
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

For
Notification Date
5/2/2023
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 45
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2023
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 73
Assembly Bill 73
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/27/2023
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 258
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2024
First Communication Date
1/30/2024
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 302
Assembly Bill 302
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2023
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 420
Assembly Bill 420
Relating to: exempting from taxation certain pension payments received by an individual for service in the U.S. Foreign Service. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 470
Assembly Bill 470
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
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 798
Assembly Bill 798
Relating to: petroleum products, storage of dangerous substances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/1/2024
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 878
Assembly Bill 878
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2024
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
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2023
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 67
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 139

For
Notification Date
5/2/2023
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 226
Senate Bill 226
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 308
Senate Bill 308
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2023
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 389
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: adopting changes to the federal Internal Revenue Code for state tax purposes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/23/2023
First Communication Date
8/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 481
Senate Bill 481
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 746
Senate Bill 746
Relating to: petroleum products, storage of dangerous substances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/6/2024
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 791
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 121

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
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 792
Senate Bill 792
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 122

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
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 812
Senate Bill 812
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 242

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Transmission competition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transmission competition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/29/2023
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.

Regulatory updates and changes related to PSCW matters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulatory updates and changes related to PSCW matters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/20/2023
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.

Renewable siting and approval legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable siting and approval legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/20/2023
First Communication Date
1/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Third-party developer ownership of distribution-connected renewables
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Third-party developer ownership of distribution-connected renewables

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/20/2023
First Communication Date
1/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Development of proposals related to nuclear energy, including Small Module Reactors (SMRs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals related to nuclear energy, including Small Module Reactors (SMRs)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Legislation that would provide local authorities approval authority over large solar projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation that would provide local authorities approval authority over large solar projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Regulatory Petitions Regarding the Financing of Solar and Other Technologies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulatory Petitions Regarding the Financing of Solar and Other Technologies

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Executive Appointments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Executive Appointments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Relocation of energy facilities for DOT projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relocation of energy facilities for DOT projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Relocation of energy facilities for DOT projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relocation of energy facilities for DOT projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Support - Tyler Huebner, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support - Tyler Huebner, of Madison, as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2027

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals related to customer-owned or leased electricity generation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals related to customer-owned or leased electricity generation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to electric vehicles (EV's) and EV charging stations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to electric vehicles (EV's) and EV charging stations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to energy efficiency and renewable programs, including teh statewide Focus on Energy program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to energy efficiency and renewable programs, including teh statewide Focus on Energy program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to the regulation and taxation of public utilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to the regulation and taxation of public utilities

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating low-income assistance and home weatherization programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating low-income assistance and home weatherization programs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to biodigesters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to biodigesters

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to small cell dispatch and technology
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to small cell dispatch and technology

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to the administrative rule-making process
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to the administrative rule-making process

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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.

Lobbying to insure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lobbying to insure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission and distribution wires.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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 of proposals relating to broadband access for our customers, especially in rural areas, to facilitiate new services, products and economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals relating to broadband access for our customers, especially in rural areas, to facilitiate new services, products and economic development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/12/2023
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
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$44,371.00
2023
July - December
$41,910.00
2024
January - June
$49,175.00
Total $135,456.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
52.50
2023
July - December
26.50
2024
January - June
57.00
Total 136.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
87.50
2023
July - December
127.00
2024
January - June
146.00
Total 360.50

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
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 7%
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
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
45%
2024
July - December
Total 21%
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
12%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6%
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
30%
2023
July - December
13%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12%
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
30%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
13%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
13%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
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
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
45%
2024
July - December
Total 18%

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

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
4%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
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 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
40%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures