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2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 1776 Climate Change Energy Policy response Act - Impact on Electric Utilities HR 3183 Energy and Water and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010 - Impact on Electric Utilities S 2358 Energy and Water and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2009 - Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change energy Policy Response Act - Impact on Electric Utilities HR 3183 Energy and Water and Related Agnecies Appropriations Act, 2010, S 2358 Energy and Water and Related Agnecies Appropriations Act, 2009 - IMpact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities S 1751 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, S 2358 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities S 1751 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, S 2358 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
2009 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilit Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Natural Resource Damages Superfund; Chemical Risk Assessment and Management HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S 1411- Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S 3040, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 6100, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 7234, Integrated Risk Information System Act of 2008
Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (energy efficiency provisions); HR 7101 Task Force to Lower Energy Costs for the Forest Product Industry (entire bill); HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (renewable energy provisions, biomass defintions & energy supply); HR 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (entire bill); HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2009 (Forest Service & forest fire funding); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy efficiency); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act (energy efficiency); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy tax provisions); HR 7290 / S 3679 Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (entire bills) Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Natural Resource Damages Superfund; Chemical Risk Assessment and Management HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S 1411- Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S 3040, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 6100, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 7234, Integrated Risk Information System Act of 2008
Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.CON.RES.25, expresses that renewable resources should provide 25 pct of U.S. energy by 2025. S.3729, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit fee for gaseous emissions by livestock. S.3741, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural production. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Natural Resource Damages Superfund HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S 1411- Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 Chemical Risk Assessment and Management S 3040, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 6100, Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 HR 7234, Integrated Risk Information System Act of 2008
Client expense: $4,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. [S3258]Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (energy efficiency provisions); HR 7101 Task Force to Lower Energy Costs for the Forest Product Industry (entire bill); HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (renewable energy provisions, biomass defintions & energy supply); HR 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (entire bill); HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2009 (Forest Service & forest fire funding); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy efficiency); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act (energy efficiency); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United states, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. . [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Natural Resource Damages Superfund HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S 1411- Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
Client expense: $5,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Farm Bill, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, and Natural Gas Market Transparency
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006. -Impact on electric utilities Climate Change Energy policy Response Act 2007.-Impact on electric utilities Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.427 : A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Energy Policy Act of 2005 [H.R.6.IH ] Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 364, A bill to provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Interest: ALL HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Farm Bill, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, and Natural Gas Market Transparency
Client expense: $545,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Natural Resource Damages Superfund HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S 1411 - Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client expense: $4,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S. 1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2642 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
S 37, Nuclear Waste Access to Yucca Act, To amend to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, to assure protection of public health safety, to ensure the territorial integrity and security of the repository at Yucca Mountain, and for other purposes. S 645, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. S 784, Federal Accountability for Nuclear Waste Storage Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear power plant operators to transfer spent nuclear fuel from the spent nuclear fuel pools of the operators into spent nuclear fuel dry casks at independent spent fuel storage installations of the operators that are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all such transferred spent nuclear fuel, to provide for the transfer to the Secretary of the independent spent fuel storage installation operating responsibility of each plant together with the license granted by the Commission for the installation, and for other purposes. S 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007, An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. S 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropiations Act, 2008, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. H RES 481 RH, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. H.R. 498, Energy Policy Reinvestment Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the oil and gas tax subsidies enacted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and for other purposes. H.R. 809, To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of certain electric power lines, and for other purposes. H.R. 2057, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a rebuttable presumption that the use of a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 would apply with respect to actions by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to certain activities for the purpose of exploration or development of oil or gas. H.R. 2282, Nuclear Waste Storage Prohibition Act, To prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage. H.R. 2556, Energy Savings Act of 2007, To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act, To enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Amendments to Freedom of Information Act Natural Resource Damages HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1309 Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007* HR 1326 - Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National Government Act of 2007* HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S. 849 - Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National Government Act of 2007* S 1411 - Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2427 OPEN Government Act of 2007* S 2488 OPEN Government Act of 2007*
Client expense: $9,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.427 : A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Energy Policy Act of 2005 [H.R.6.IH ] Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Impact on Electric Utilities. [H.R.2641.RH] H.R. 2419 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006. -Impact on electric utilities Climate Change Energy policy Response Act 2007.-Impact on electric utilities Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR6, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: biofuels, ethanol and Renewable Fuels Standards; S1419/S1321/HR2556, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007/Energy Savings Act of 2007: biofuels, ethanol and Renewable Fuels Standards
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renwable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $404,162 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
(1) HR 6 Energy Act (2) HR 2556 Energy Savings Act (3) S 1419 Energy Efficiency Act (4) S 1321 Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation (5) S 1118 Fuel Efficiency Energy Act (6) S 1115 Energy Efficiency Promotion Act (7) S 875 SAFE Energy Act (8) Fuel Cell (9) Hydraulic Hybrid (10) Hybrid Electric
Client expense: $1,292,997 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S 1751 & HR 2641 - Energy & Water Development Appropriations Acts of 2008 (Bonneville Power Administration, Columbia River provisions, biofuel grant programs and biomass refinery R&D programs); HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); Public Law 109-058 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions) HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 tax credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard.); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2764 Consolidated Appropriations Bill (renewable energy programs; Bonneville Power Administration); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Farm Bill, Biomass definitions, renewable electricity standard, renewable fuel standard, and natural gas market transparency.
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.2419 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.427 : A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Energy Policy Act of 2005 [H.R.6.IH ] Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006 [H.R.5634.IH ] Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005 )[H.R.610.RH ]Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007[S.1657.IS]Energy for America Act [H.R.2483.IH]To provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities [H.R.2641.EH] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 :Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007: A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 [H.R.2337.IH] To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Savings Act of 2007 [H.R.2556.IH] To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities [H.R.969.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 [H.R.6.EAS] An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Impact on Electric Utilities. [H.R.2641.RH]Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 [S.317.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R. 4614 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005. -Impact on electric utilities S. 14 Energy Policy Act of A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States and other purposes.-Impact on electric utilities S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities S. 2095 Energy Policy Act of 2003 - Impact on electric utilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
HR 364, A bill to provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Section of Interest: All. HR 2036, A bill to promote the development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes. Section of Interest: All. HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Section of Interest: All. HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American over dependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Section of Interest: All. HR 6, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. Section of Interest: All.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
S 645, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. S 784, Federal Accountability for Nuclear Waste Storage Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear power plant operators to transfer spent nuclear fuel from the spent nuclear fuel pools of the operators into spent nuclear fuel dry casks at independent spent fuel storage installations of the operators that are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all such transferred spent nuclear fuel, to provide for the transfer to the Secretary of the independent spent fuel storage installation operating responsibility of each plant together with the license granted by the Commission for the installation, and for other purposes. S 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007, An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. S 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropiations Act, 2008, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. H RES 481 RH, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. H.R. 498, Energy Policy Reinvestment Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the oil and gas tax subsidies enacted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and for other purposes. H.R. 809, To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of certain electric power lines, and for other purposes. H.R. 2057, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a rebuttable presumption that the use of a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 would apply with respect to actions by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to certain activities for the purpose of exploration or development of oil or gas. H.R. 2282, Nuclear Waste Storage Prohibition Act, To prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage. H.R. 2556, Energy Savings Act of 2007, To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act, To enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes. S 37, Nuclear Waste Access to Yucca Act, To amend to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, to assure protection of public health safety, to ensure the territorial integrity and security of the repository at Yucca Mountain, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2642 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008 S. 1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
S.1419/S.1321/HR2556, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 /Energy Savings Act of 2007 : biofuels, renewable fuels, ethanol
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2642 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2642 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008 S. 1751 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 S. 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Transportation
HR 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy. S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy. S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy. S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy. TREAD Act Rulemaking: a) Development of early warning system. b) Testing (FMVSS 109/119) and retreading. c) Tire pressure warning system. Tread Act Rulemaking (continued). e) Confidentiality and confidential business information. NHTSA work on tire safety, including evaluations and investigations; and tire aging matters. HR 2767 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for the purchase of energy efficient tires. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 670 - DRIVE Act. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 2927 - To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 2296 - Future Fuels Act. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 1945 - Energy For Our Future Act. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 2950 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 6 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 298 - REFRESH Act. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 1554 - Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 339 - DRIVE Act. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Rolling Resistance. HR 2927 - To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy. HR 6 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. All provisions relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy.
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2007 · mid_year · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Amendments to Freedom of Information Act Natural Resource Damages HR 620 – Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 906 - Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 HR 1309 – Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007* HR 1326 - Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National Government Act of 2007* HR 1590 – Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 2419 – Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2556 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S 6 – National Energy and Environmental Security Act of 2007 S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 S 309 - Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 485 - Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S 701 - Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2007 S. 849 - Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National Government Act of 2007 S 1411 - Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 Senate Farm Bill
Client expense: $9,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)