American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act

H.R. 8 - "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015" H.R. 1558 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" H.R. 1980 - "E Access Act (To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage)" H.R. 2961 - "To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems" H.R. 3426 - "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" H.R. 3643 - "Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015" S. 386 - "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015" S. 848 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" S. 854 - "Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015" S. 1017 - "To amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes" S. 1044 - "To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage" S. 1201 - "Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act" S. 1202 - "Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act" S. 1207 - "Next Generation Electric Systems Act" S. 1213 - "Free Market Energy Act of 2015" S. 1219 - "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering" S. 1220 - "Energy Distribution Act of 2015" S. 1222 - "Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act" S. 1236 - "Hydropower Improvement Act of 2015" S. 1243 - "Grid Modernization Act of 2015" S. 1264 - "Renewable Electricity Standard Act" S. 2012 - "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015" S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act" S. 2795 - "Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act"

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 2663 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3426 - The American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 5348 - Public Engagement at FERC Act - all aspects of the bill S. 15 - Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security - all aspects of the bill S. 411 - A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land - all aspects of the bill S.720 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill S. 869 - The All of The Above Energy Conservation Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1029 - To prohibit DOE from prescribing a final furnace rule - all aspects of the bill S. 1407 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill S. 1449 - A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program - all aspects of the bill S. 2012 - The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill S. 2089 - The American Energy Innovation Act - all aspects of the bill

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; General discussion hydro licensing reform; General discussion transmission permitting and siting issues; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (Olson); H.R. 1980, E-Access Act; S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, relating to water heaters; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (promotes ESPCs and UESCs); S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (McCaskill); S. 1044, E-Access Act; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security (Hatch); S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (Barrasso); S. 454, A bill to amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing; S. 485, A bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects (Boozman); S. 523, A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (Collins); S. 562, A bill to promote exploration for geothermal resources, and for other purposes (Heller); S. 600, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency retrofit pilot program (Klobuchar); S. 703, The Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act (Coons); S. 720, The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (Portman); S. 784, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (Heinrich); S. 822, A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 858, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015 (Gardner); S. 869, The All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 (Hoeven); S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (Sanders); S. 886, The Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015 (Udall); S. 888, The PREPARE Act (Schatz); S. 893, The EPIC Act of 2015 (Warner); S. 939; S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1026, The North American Alternative Fuels Act (Barasso); S. 1033, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for a biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (Coons); S. 1037, A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch); S. 1038, A bill to clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Risch); S. 1039, A bill to require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans to achieve energy cost savings (Risch); S. 1044, A bill to enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage (Markey); S. 1046, A bill to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (Cantwell); S. 1047, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (Alexander); S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1054, A bill to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1063, The American Energy Efficiency Act (Franken); S. 1068, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (Risch/Heinrich); S. 1201, A bill to advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (Shaheen); S. 1202, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for supplemental, backup, and standby power fees for projects for combined heat and power technology and waste heat to power technology, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1207, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid by the year 2030 (Hirono); S. 1210, A bill to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to oil and gas production and distribution (Capito); S. 1213, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (King); S. 1215, A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (Murkowski); S. 1216, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to civil penalties (Murkowski); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1218, A bill to establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee with the leadership of the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1223, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program for innovative technologies, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1224, A bill to reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (Murkowski); S. 1225, A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1227, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (Murkowski); S. 1228, A bill to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes (Hoeven); S. 1230, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas productions activities (Murkowski); S. 1232, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify provisions relating to smart grid modernization, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (King); S. 1241, A bill to provide for the modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1242, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and whether a proposed LNG terminal would benefit regional consumers of natural gas before approving or disapproving an application for the LNG terminal, and for other purposes (King); S. 1243, A bill to facilitate modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1256, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1258, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1263, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Hirono); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); S. 1270, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Gardner); S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms (Markey); S. 1274, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy (Hirono); S. 1275, A bill to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities (Merkley); S. 1277, A bill to improve energy savings by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (Hirono); S. 1282, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act (Manchin); S. 1283, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes (Manchin); S. 1285, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relating to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (Heitkamp); S. 1293, A bill to establish the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law with respect to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects, and for other purposes (Heitkamp); S. 1304, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1306, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to use existing funding available to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Manchin); S. 1312, A bill to modernize Federal policies regarding the supply and distribution of energy in the United States, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1338, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects (King); S. 1342, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (Warren); S. 1346, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to 4 financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region (Murkowski); S. 1398, A bill to extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 1405, A bill to require a coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (Franken); S. 1408, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (Peters); S. 1420, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy supplies, to establish a Working Group on Energy Markets, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1422, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1434, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1449, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program (Stabenow); H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 3041, Low-Income Solar Act; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security; S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land; S. 1233, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States; S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; S. 1713, Low Income Solar Act; S. 1723, Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar (PRESS) Act; H.R. 2961, to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; H.R. 3426, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; S. 2089, the American Energy Innovation Act; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Division F provisions regarding energy security; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; H.R. 2244, to establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program; H.R. 2271, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; S. 1407, A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land; H.R. 2177 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1029 - to prohibit DOE from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for natural gas furnaces; H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act; H.R. 2663, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, to encourage development of renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy on public land; H.R. 2984, the Fair RATES Act; H.R. 4427, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 5348, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3012, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3018, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund 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. Regulation of the energy futures

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 Aviation Administration (FAA), 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), 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), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 2663 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3426 - The American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 5348 - Public Engagement at FERC Act - all aspects of the bill S. 15 - Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security - all aspects of the bill S. 411 - A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land - all aspects of the bill S.720 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill S. 869 - The All of The Above Energy Conservation Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1029 - To prohibit DOE from prescribing a final furnace rule - all aspects of the bill S. 1407 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill S. 1449 - A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program - all aspects of the bill S. 2012 - The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill S. 2089 - The American Energy Innovation Act - all aspects of the bill

Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund 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. Regulation of the energy futures

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 Aviation Administration (FAA), 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), 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), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8 - "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015" H.R. 1558 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" H.R. 1980 - "E Access Act (To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage)" H.R. 2961 - "To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems" H.R. 3426 - "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" H.R. 3643 - "Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015" S. 386 - "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015" S. 848 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" S. 854 - "Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015" S. 1017 - "To amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes" S. 1044 - "To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage" S. 1201 - "Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act" S. 1202 - "Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act" S. 1207 - "Next Generation Electric Systems Act" S. 1213 - "Free Market Energy Act of 2015" S. 1219 - "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering" S. 1220 - "Energy Distribution Act of 2015" S. 1222 - "Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act" S. 1236 - "Hydropower Improvement Act of 2015" S. 1243 - "Grid Modernization Act of 2015" S. 1264 - "Renewable Electricity Standard Act" S. 2012 - "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015" S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act" S. 2795 - "Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act"

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; General discussion hydro licensing reform; General discussion transmission permitting and siting issues; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (Olson); H.R. 1980, E-Access Act; S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, relating to water heaters; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (promotes ESPCs and UESCs); S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (McCaskill); S. 1044, E-Access Act; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security (Hatch); S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (Barrasso); S. 454, A bill to amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing; S. 485, A bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects (Boozman); S. 523, A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (Collins); S. 562, A bill to promote exploration for geothermal resources, and for other purposes (Heller); S. 600, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency retrofit pilot program (Klobuchar); S. 703, The Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act (Coons); S. 720, The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (Portman); S. 784, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (Heinrich); S. 822, A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 858, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015 (Gardner); S. 869, The All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 (Hoeven); S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (Sanders); S. 886, The Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015 (Udall); S. 888, The PREPARE Act (Schatz); S. 893, The EPIC Act of 2015 (Warner); S. 939; S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1026, The North American Alternative Fuels Act (Barasso); S. 1033, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for a biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (Coons); S. 1037, A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch); S. 1038, A bill to clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Risch); S. 1039, A bill to require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans to achieve energy cost savings (Risch); S. 1044, A bill to enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage (Markey); S. 1046, A bill to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (Cantwell); S. 1047, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (Alexander); S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1054, A bill to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1063, The American Energy Efficiency Act (Franken); S. 1068, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (Risch/Heinrich); S. 1201, A bill to advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (Shaheen); S. 1202, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for supplemental, backup, and standby power fees for projects for combined heat and power technology and waste heat to power technology, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1207, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid by the year 2030 (Hirono); S. 1210, A bill to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to oil and gas production and distribution (Capito); S. 1213, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (King); S. 1215, A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (Murkowski); S. 1216, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to civil penalties (Murkowski); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1218, A bill to establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee with the leadership of the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1223, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program for innovative technologies, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1224, A bill to reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (Murkowski); S. 1225, A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1227, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (Murkowski); S. 1228, A bill to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes (Hoeven); S. 1230, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas productions activities (Murkowski); S. 1232, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify provisions relating to smart grid modernization, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (King); S. 1241, A bill to provide for the modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1242, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and whether a proposed LNG terminal would benefit regional consumers of natural gas before approving or disapproving an application for the LNG terminal, and for other purposes (King); S. 1243, A bill to facilitate modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1256, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1258, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1263, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Hirono); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); S. 1270, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Gardner); S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms (Markey); S. 1274, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy (Hirono); S. 1275, A bill to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities (Merkley); S. 1277, A bill to improve energy savings by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (Hirono); S. 1282, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act (Manchin); S. 1283, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes (Manchin); S. 1285, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relating to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (Heitkamp); S. 1293, A bill to establish the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law with respect to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects, and for other purposes (Heitkamp); S. 1304, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1306, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to use existing funding available to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Manchin); S. 1312, A bill to modernize Federal policies regarding the supply and distribution of energy in the United States, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1338, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects (King); S. 1342, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (Warren); S. 1346, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to 4 financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region (Murkowski); S. 1398, A bill to extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 1405, A bill to require a coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (Franken); S. 1408, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (Peters); S. 1420, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy supplies, to establish a Working Group on Energy Markets, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1422, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1434, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1449, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program (Stabenow); H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 3041, Low-Income Solar Act; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security; S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land; S. 1233, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States; S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; S. 1713, Low Income Solar Act; S. 1723, Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar (PRESS) Act; H.R. 2961, to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; H.R. 3426, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; S. 2089, the American Energy Innovation Act; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Division F provisions regarding energy security; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; H.R. 2244, to establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program; H.R. 2271, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; S. 1407, A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land; H.R. 2177 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1029 - to prohibit DOE from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for natural gas furnaces; H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act; H.R. 2663, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, to encourage development of renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy on public land; H.R. 2984, the Fair RATES Act; H.R. 4427, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 5348, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3012, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3018, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2028, HR 2029, HR 3020, HR 5055, HR 5293, HR 5538 S. 1695, S. 2844, S. 3040, S. 3068. Funding Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) HR 8, HR 1558, HR 1980, HR 2861, HR 3426, HR 3643, S. 386, S. 848, S. 854, S. 1017, S. 1044, S. 1201, S. 1202, S. 1207, S. 1213, S. 1219, S. 1220, S. 1236, S. 1243, S. 1264, S. 2012, S. 2089, S. 2795 Coal Ash Issues HR 1734, S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations Act of 2015 Commodity End-User Reform HR 1073, S. 1846 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Tax Extender Legislation Tax Reform Issues Pipeline Safety Issues Climate Issues Waters of the US draft guidance and rulemaking Issues relating to Effluent Guidelines HR 3386, S 1304

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; General discussion hydro licensing reform; General discussion transmission permitting and siting issues; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (Olson); H.R. 1980, E-Access Act; S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, relating to water heaters; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (promotes ESPCs and UESCs); S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (McCaskill); S. 1044, E-Access Act; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security (Hatch); S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (Barrasso); S. 454, A bill to amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing; S. 485, A bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects (Boozman); S. 523, A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (Collins); S. 562, A bill to promote exploration for geothermal resources, and for other purposes (Heller); S. 600, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency retrofit pilot program (Klobuchar); S. 703, The Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act (Coons); S. 720, The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (Portman); S. 784, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (Heinrich); S. 822, A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 858, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015 (Gardner); S. 869, The All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 (Hoeven); S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (Sanders); S. 886, The Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015 (Udall); S. 888, The PREPARE Act (Schatz); S. 893, The EPIC Act of 2015 (Warner); S. 939; S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1026, The North American Alternative Fuels Act (Barasso); S. 1033, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for a biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (Coons); S. 1037, A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch); S. 1038, A bill to clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Risch); S. 1039, A bill to require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans to achieve energy cost savings (Risch); S. 1044, A bill to enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage (Markey); S. 1046, A bill to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (Cantwell); S. 1047, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (Alexander); S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1054, A bill to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1063, The American Energy Efficiency Act (Franken); S. 1068, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (Risch/Heinrich); S. 1201, A bill to advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (Shaheen); S. 1202, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for supplemental, backup, and standby power fees for projects for combined heat and power technology and waste heat to power technology, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1207, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid by the year 2030 (Hirono); S. 1210, A bill to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to oil and gas production and distribution (Capito); S. 1213, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (King); S. 1215, A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (Murkowski); S. 1216, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to civil penalties (Murkowski); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1218, A bill to establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee with the leadership of the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1223, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program for innovative technologies, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1224, A bill to reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (Murkowski); S. 1225, A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1227, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (Murkowski); S. 1228, A bill to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes (Hoeven); S. 1230, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas productions activities (Murkowski); S. 1232, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify provisions relating to smart grid modernization, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (King); S. 1241, A bill to provide for the modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1242, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and whether a proposed LNG terminal would benefit regional consumers of natural gas before approving or disapproving an application for the LNG terminal, and for other purposes (King); S. 1243, A bill to facilitate modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1256, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1258, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1263, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Hirono); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); S. 1270, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Gardner); S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms (Markey); S. 1274, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy (Hirono); S. 1275, A bill to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities (Merkley); S. 1277, A bill to improve energy savings by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (Hirono); S. 1282, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act (Manchin); S. 1283, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes (Manchin); S. 1285, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relating to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (Heitkamp); S. 1293, A bill to establish the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law with respect to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects, and for other purposes (Heitkamp); S. 1304, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1306, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to use existing funding available to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Manchin); S. 1312, A bill to modernize Federal policies regarding the supply and distribution of energy in the United States, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1338, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects (King); S. 1342, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (Warren); S. 1346, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to 4 financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region (Murkowski); S. 1398, A bill to extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 1405, A bill to require a coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (Franken); S. 1408, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (Peters); S. 1420, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy supplies, to establish a Working Group on Energy Markets, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1422, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1434, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1449, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program (Stabenow); H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 3041, Low-Income Solar Act; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security; S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land; S. 1233, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States; S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; S. 1713, Low Income Solar Act; S. 1723, Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar (PRESS) Act; H.R. 2961, to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; H.R. 3426, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; S. 2089, the American Energy Innovation Act; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Division F provisions regarding energy security; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; H.R. 2244, to establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program; H.R. 2271, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; S. 1407, A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land; H.R. 2177 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1029 - to prohibit DOE from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for natural gas furnaces; H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act; H.R. 2663, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, to encourage development of renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy on public land; H.R. 2984, the Fair RATES Act; H.R. 4427, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 5348, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3012, the Public Engagement at FERC Act; S. 3018, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 2663 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3426 - The American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 5348 - Public Engagement at FERC Act - all aspects of the bill S. 15 - Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security - all aspects of the bill S. 411 - A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land - all aspects of the bill S.720 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill S. 869 - The All of The Above Energy Conservation Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1029 - To prohibit DOE from prescribing a final furnace rule - all aspects of the bill S. 1407 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill S. 1449 - A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program - all aspects of the bill S. 2012 - The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill S. 2089 - The American Energy Innovation Act - all aspects of the bill

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund 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. Regulation of the energy futures

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 Aviation Administration (FAA), 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), 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), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 8 - "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015" H.R. 1558 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" H.R. 1980 - "E Access Act (To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage)" H.R. 2961 - "To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems" H.R. 3426 - "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" H.R. 3643 - "Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015" S. 386 - "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015" S. 848 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" S. 854 - "Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015" S. 1017 - "To amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes" S. 1044 - "To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage" S. 1201 - "Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act" S. 1202 - "Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act" S. 1207 - "Next Generation Electric Systems Act" S. 1213 - "Free Market Energy Act of 2015" S. 1219 - "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering" S. 1220 - "Energy Distribution Act of 2015" S. 1222 - "Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act" S. 1236 - "Hydropower Improvement Act of 2015" S. 1243 - "Grid Modernization Act of 2015" S. 1264 - "Renewable Electricity Standard Act" S. 2012 - "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015" S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act" S. 2795 - "Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act"

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 2663 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3426 - The American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill S. 15 - Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security - all aspects of the bill S. 411 - A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land - all aspects of the bill S.720 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill S. 869 - The All of The Above Energy Conservation Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1029 - To prohibit DOE from prescribing a final furnace rule - all aspects of the bill S. 1407 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill S. 1449 - A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program - all aspects of the bill S. 2012 - The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill S. 2089 - The American Energy Innovation Act - all aspects of the bill

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; General discussion hydro licensing reform; General discussion transmission permitting and siting issues; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (Olson); H.R. 1980, E-Access Act; S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, relating to water heaters; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (promotes ESPCs and UESCs); S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 (McCaskill); S. 1044, E-Access Act; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security (Hatch); S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (Barrasso); S. 454, A bill to amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing; S. 485, A bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects (Boozman); S. 523, A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (Collins); S. 562, A bill to promote exploration for geothermal resources, and for other purposes (Heller); S. 600, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency retrofit pilot program (Klobuchar); S. 703, The Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act (Coons); S. 720, The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (Portman); S. 784, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (Heinrich); S. 822, A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 858, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015 (Gardner); S. 869, The All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 (Hoeven); S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (Sanders); S. 886, The Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015 (Udall); S. 888, The PREPARE Act (Schatz); S. 893, The EPIC Act of 2015 (Warner); S. 939; S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1026, The North American Alternative Fuels Act (Barasso); S. 1033, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for a biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (Coons); S. 1037, A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch); S. 1038, A bill to clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Risch); S. 1039, A bill to require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans to achieve energy cost savings (Risch); S. 1044, A bill to enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage (Markey); S. 1046, A bill to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (Cantwell); S. 1047, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (Alexander); S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1054, A bill to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1063, The American Energy Efficiency Act (Franken); S. 1068, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (Risch/Heinrich); S. 1201, A bill to advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (Shaheen); S. 1202, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for supplemental, backup, and standby power fees for projects for combined heat and power technology and waste heat to power technology, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1207, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid by the year 2030 (Hirono); S. 1210, A bill to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to oil and gas production and distribution (Capito); S. 1213, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (King); S. 1215, A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (Murkowski); S. 1216, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to civil penalties (Murkowski); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1218, A bill to establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee with the leadership of the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1223, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program for innovative technologies, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1224, A bill to reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (Murkowski); S. 1225, A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1227, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (Murkowski); S. 1228, A bill to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes (Hoeven); S. 1230, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas productions activities (Murkowski); S. 1232, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify provisions relating to smart grid modernization, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (King); S. 1241, A bill to provide for the modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1242, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and whether a proposed LNG terminal would benefit regional consumers of natural gas before approving or disapproving an application for the LNG terminal, and for other purposes (King); S. 1243, A bill to facilitate modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1256, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1258, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1263, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Hirono); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); S. 1270, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Gardner); S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms (Markey); S. 1274, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy (Hirono); S. 1275, A bill to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities (Merkley); S. 1277, A bill to improve energy savings by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (Hirono); S. 1282, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act (Manchin); S. 1283, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes (Manchin); S. 1285, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relating to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (Heitkamp); S. 1293, A bill to establish the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law with respect to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects, and for other purposes (Heitkamp); S. 1304, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1306, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to use existing funding available to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Manchin); S. 1312, A bill to modernize Federal policies regarding the supply and distribution of energy in the United States, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1338, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects (King); S. 1342, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (Warren); S. 1346, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to 4 financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region (Murkowski); S. 1398, A bill to extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 1405, A bill to require a coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (Franken); S. 1408, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (Peters); S. 1420, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy supplies, to establish a Working Group on Energy Markets, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1422, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1434, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1449, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program (Stabenow); H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 3041, Low-Income Solar Act; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security; S. 411, A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land; S. 1233, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States; S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; S. 1713, Low Income Solar Act; S. 1723, Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar (PRESS) Act; H.R. 2961, to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems; H.R. 3426, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; S. 2089, the American Energy Innovation Act; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Division F provisions regarding energy security; H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; H.R. 2244, to establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program; H.R. 2271, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; S. 1407, A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land; H.R. 2177 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1029 - to prohibit DOE from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for natural gas furnaces; H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act; H.R. 2663, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, to encourage development of renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy on public land; H.R. 2984, the Fair RATES Act; H.R. 4427, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8 - "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015" H.R. 1558 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" H.R. 1980 - "E Access Act (To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage)" H.R. 2961 - "To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems" H.R. 3426 - "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" H.R. 3643 - "Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015" S. 386 - "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015" S. 848 - "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015" S. 854 - "Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015" S. 1017 - "To amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes" S. 1044 - "To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage" S. 1201 - "Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act" S. 1202 - "Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act" S. 1207 - "Next Generation Electric Systems Act" S. 1213 - "Free Market Energy Act of 2015" S. 1219 - "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering" S. 1220 - "Energy Distribution Act of 2015" S. 1222 - "Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act" S. 1236 - "Hydropower Improvement Act of 2015" S. 1243 - "Grid Modernization Act of 2015" S. 1264 - "Renewable Electricity Standard Act" S. 2012 - "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015" S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act"

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 8; H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act; H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R. 287, To enhance the energy security of United States allies, and for other purposes; H.R. 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act; H.R. 351, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; H.R. 493, the Clarification of Legal Enforcement Against Non-criminal Energy Producers Act of 2015; H.R. 585, the "Endangered Species Act Settlement Reform Act"; H.R. 653, the "FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act"; H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act; H.R. 898, the Energy Production Fairness Act; H.R. 906, To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act; H.R. 1273, the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act; H.R. 1558, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015"; H.R. 1665, the Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act; H.R. 1667, the "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act"; H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015; H.R. 1980, the "E-Access Act"; H.R. 2177, the "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 2244, To establish a Strategic Transfer Reserve program; H.R. 2271, the "Critial Electric Infrastrature Protection Act"; H.R. 3426, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Welch); House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Title II: 21st Century Workforce; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Strategic Petroleum Reserve Mission Readiness Plan; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Energy Efficiency; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft FERC Process Coordination; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Hydropower Regulatory Modernization; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Energy Reliability and Security; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Title III: Energy Diplomacy; S. 1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act, climate, renewables, and energy efficiency-related amendments; S. 15, Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security (Hatch); S. 33, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; S. 110, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act; S. 112, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act; S. 133, A bill to approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, to improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production in the Klamath River Basin in the public interest and the interest of the United States, and for other purposes; S. 189, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015; S. 234, the Regulatory Fairness Act; S. 280, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act; S. 292, the "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act"; S. 293, the "Endangered Species Act Settlement Reform Act"; S. 337, the "FOIA Improvement Act"; S. 344, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquified petroleum gas and liquified natural gas; S. 378, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act; S. 411, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 454, A bill to amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 to improve the high-end computing research and development program of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 485, A bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects (Boozman); S. 490, the Federal Lands Freedom Act of 2015; S. 523, A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (Collins); S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, relating to water heaters; S. 544, the Secret Science Reform Act; S. 562, A bill to promote exploration for geothermal resources, and for other purposes (Heller); S. 585, the American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act; S. 600, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency retrofit pilot program (Klobuchar); S. 601, the "Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in our Nation Act of 2015"; S. 691, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act; S. 703, the"Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act" (Coons); S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 784, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (Heinrich); S. 822, the Geothermal Production Expansion Act; S. 848, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015"; S. 854, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015; S. 869, the "All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015" (Hoeven); S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (Sanders); S. 886, the"Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015" (Udall); S. 888, the "PREPARE Act" (Schatz); S. 893, the "EPIC Act of 2015" (Warner); S. 939, A bill to require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy (Flake); S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1026, the "North American Alternative Fuels Act" (Barasso); S. 1033, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for a biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (Coons); S. 1037, A bill to expand the provisions for termination of mandatory purchase requirements under the PURPA of 1978 (Risch); S. 1038, A bill to clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Risch); S. 1039, A bill to require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans to achieve energy cost savings (Risch); S. 1044, the "E-Access Act"; S. 1046, A bill to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (Cantwell); S. 1047, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (Alexander); S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1053, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to promote alternative fueled vehicle fleets and infrastructure (Franken); S. 1054, A bill to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1057, A bill to promote geothermal energy, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1058, A bill to promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1063, the "American Energy Efficiency Act" (Franken); S. 1068, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (Risch/Heinrich); S. 1181, A bill to expand the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program to include commercial trucks and United States flagged vessels (Cassidy); S. 1187, A bill to improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, facilitate public-private partnerships (Coons); S. 1196, A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-ways on Federal land (Cassidy); S. 1199, A bill to authorize Federal agencies to provide alternative fuel to Federal employees on a reimbursable basis, and for other purposes (Murray); S. 1201, A bill to advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (Shaheen); S. 1202, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for supplemental, backup, and standby power fees for projects for combined heat and power technology and waste heat to power technology, and for other purposes (Shaheen); S. 1207, A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid by the year 2030 (Hirono); S. 1210, A bill to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to oil and gas production and distribution (Capito); S. 1213, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (King); S. 1215, A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (Murkowski); S. 1216, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to civil penalties (Murkowski); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1218, A bill to establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee with the leadership of the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1223, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve the loan guarantee program for innovative technologies, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1224, A bill to reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (Murkowski); S. 1225, A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1227, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (Murkowski); S. 1228, A bill to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes (Hoeven); S. 1229, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to submit a plan to implement recommendations to improve interactions between the Department of Energy and National Laboratories (Murkowski); S. 1230, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas productions activities (Murkowski); S. 1232, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify provisions relating to smart grid modernization, and for other purposes (Wyden); S. 1233, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States (Wyden); S. 1236, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modify certain requirements relating to trial-type hearings with respect to certain license applications before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (King); S. 1241, A bill to provide for the modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1242, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and whether a proposed LNG terminal would benefit regional consumers of natural gas before approving or disapproving an application for the LNG terminal, and for other purposes (King); S. 1243, A bill to facilitate modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1256, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1258, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes (Franken); S. 1259, A bill to establish a grant program to allow National Laboratories to provide vouchers to small business concerns to improve commercialization of technologies developed at National Laboratories and the technology-driven economic impact of commercialization in the regions in which National Laboratories are located, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1263, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Hirono); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); S. 1270, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Gardner); S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms (Markey); S. 1274, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy (Hirono); S. 1275, A bill to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities (Merkley); S. 1277, A bill to improve energy savings by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (Hirono); S. 1282, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act (Manchin); S. 1283, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes (Manchin); S. 1285, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relating to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (Heitkamp); S. 1293, A bill to establish the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law with respect to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects, and for other purposes (Heitkamp); S. 1304, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1306, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to use existing funding available to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (Manchin); S. 1312, A bill to modernize Federal policies regarding the supply and distribution of energy in the United States, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1338, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects (King); S. 1342, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (Warren); S. 1346, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to 4 financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region (Murkowski); S. 1398, A bill to extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs, and for other purposes (Alexander); S. 1405, A bill to require a coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (Franken); S. 1407, A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land (Heller); S. 1408, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (Peters); S. 1420, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy supplies, to establish a Working Group on Energy Markets, and for other purposes (Cantwell); S. 1422, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1434, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1449, A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program (Stabenow); S. 1713, the "Low Income Solar Act"; S. 1723, the "Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar (PRESS) Act"; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (Murkowski); S. 2089, the American Energy Innovation Act (Cantwell); Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards; General discussion hydro licensing reform; General discussion transmission permitting and siting issues; public lands; energy storage; distributed generation.

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1558 & S.848 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to facilitate permitting of natural gas pipeline infrastructure - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1273 - Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 3426 - The American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - all aspects of the bill S. 15 - Protecting states' rights to promote American energy security - all aspects of the bill S. 411 - A bill to authorize the approval of natural gas pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain natural gas gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land - all aspects of the bill S.720 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill S. 869 - The All of The Above Energy Conservation Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1029 - To prohibit DOE from prescribing a final furnace rule - all aspects of the bill S. 1407 - A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public land - all aspects of the bill S. 1449 - A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to add certain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program - all aspects of the bill S. 2012 - The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - all aspects of the bill S. 2089 - The American Energy Innovation Act - all aspects of the bill

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE