Energy Choice Act

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service. S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 to reform permitting laws to facilitate the development of energy products. GRID Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power Interconnection Queue Flexibility Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power S. 3918 - The Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024 - to encourage the use of grid-enhancing technologies S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

Client expense: $749,732 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; H.R. 5444 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023, advocated for long-term reauthorization.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Generally supported federal policies that encourage production, blending, and use of renewable fuels, specifically in the heating sector. Urged that the EPA revisit the renewable volume obligations set for 2024 and 2026 under the Renewable Fuels Standard (see 42 U.S.C. 7545 and 40 CFR Parts 80 and 1090). Supported the "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089), which would prevent home heating fuel bans at the state and local level and preserve American energy security, reliability and consumer choice.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Generally supported federal policies that encourage production, blending, and use of renewable fuels, specifically in the heating sector. Urged that the EPA revisit the renewable volume obligations set for 2024 and 2026 under the Renewable Fuels Standard (see 42 U.S.C. 7545 and 40 CFR Parts 80 and 1090). Supported the "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089), which would prevent home heating fuel bans at the state and local level and preserve American energy security, reliability and consumer choice.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act.; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers; H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act, Advocated for energy star label changes and full fuel cycle analysis.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service. S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 to reform permitting laws to facilitate the development of energy products. GRID Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power Interconnection Queue Flexibility Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power S. 3918 - The Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024 - to encourage the use of grid-enhancing technologies

HR6089 Energy Choice Act Section 1 Division A of H.R.1. Implementation of heat pump rebates and residential/commercial building energy efficiency incentives in Inflation Reduction Act. DOE proposed rule for consumer boilers DOE proposed rule for consumer water heaters DOE proposed rule for commercial water heaters EPA proposal to delist gas and liquid fuel appliances

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act and HR1615 Gas Stoves Protection and Freedom Act (support) HR6089 Energy Choice Act (support) Implementation of energy efficiency rebates and tax incentives under Inflation Reduction Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Opposed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to sunset several Energy Star specifications fuel-fired consumer appliances. This includes proposals to sunset (1) the ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 Specification for Furnaces as detailed in a May 18, 2023, memorandum to product partners; and (2) the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Specification for boilers, as detailed in a June 5, 2023, memorandum and discussion document sent to product partners. Expressed concerns with respect to advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on boiler efficiency standards (docket# EERE-2019-BT-STD-0036). Supported legislation to reform the process for establishing efficiency standards for consumer appliances, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act" (H.R.6192), and legislation to preserve consumer choice, the "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089).

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

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

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service.

Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act.; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers; H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act, Advocated for energy star label changes and full fuel cycle analysis. Diesel Emissions Reduction Program Reauthorization (H.R. 5444)

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

HR6089 Energy Choice Act Section 1 Division A of H.R.1. Implementation of heat pump rebates and residential/commercial building energy efficiency incentives in Inflation Reduction Act. DOE proposed rule for consumer boilers DOE proposed rule for consumer water heaters DOE proposed rule for commercial water heaters EPA proposal to delist gas and liquid fuel appliances

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act and HR1615 Gas Stoves Protection and Freedom Act (support) HR6089 Energy Choice Act (support) Implementation of energy efficiency rebates and tax incentives under Inflation Reduction Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to sunset several Energy Star specifications fuel-fired consumer appliances. This includes proposals to sunset (1) the ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 Specification for Furnaces as detailed in a May 18, 2023, memorandum to product partners; and (2) the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Specification for boilers, as detailed in a June 5, 2023, memorandum and discussion document sent to product partners. Expressed concerns with respect to advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on boiler efficiency standards (docket# EERE-2019-BT-STD-0036). Supported legislation to reform the process for establishing efficiency standards for consumer appliances, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act" (H.R.6192), and legislation to preserve consumer choice, the "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089).

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

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

HR1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act and HR1615 Gas Stoves Protection and Freedom Act (support) HR6089 Energy Choice Act (support) Implementation of energy efficiency rebates and tax incentives under Inflation Reduction Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act.; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers; H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act. Advocated for energy star label changes and full fuel cycle analysis

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Generally supported federal policies that encourage production, blending, and use of renewable fuels in the residential and commercial heating sector, including the EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Advocated for changes to the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve under 42 USC 6250a and 6250b that would prohibit fuel released from the reserve to be exported outside of the Northeast, and restoration of the original two-million-barrel storage capacity by repealing 42 USC 6250f. Opposed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to sunset several Energy Star specifications for fuel-fired heating systems. This includes proposals to sunset (1) the ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 Specification for Furnaces as detailed in a May 18, 2023, memorandum to product partners; and (2) the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Specification for boilers, as detailed in a June 5, 2023, memorandum and discussion document sent to product partners. Expressed concerns with respect to advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on boiler efficiency standards (docket# EERE-2019-BT-STD-0036). Endorsed consumer choice legislation including the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act" (H.R.6192) and "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089).

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

Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act.; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers; H.R. 6089 Energy Choice Act. Advocated for energy star label changes and full fuel cycle analysis

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE