Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008
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2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development: S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601 - Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. ; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); Energy security; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas; 2008 Omnibus bill provision that prohivits BLM from finalizing oil shale regulatons.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601- Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Windfall Profits Tax Concepts; Gulf of Mexico 98/99 Leases; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; 2007 energy bill tax amendment including Senator Reid's Windfall Profit tax concepts; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax; HR2881 The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
America's Climate Security Act, S. 2191. All provisions. Lobbied Senate. Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008, H.R. 5575. All provisions. Lobbied House Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Acto of 2008, S 2821. All provisions. Lobbied Senate. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act. H.R. 5351. All provisions. Lobbied House.
Client expense: $442,945 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419 - Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776 - renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351 - tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575 - coal generation emissions; S. 577 - oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191 - climate change; S. 2555 - state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642 - renewable energy; S. 2821 - clean energy production incentives; S. 2991 / S. 3044 - market speculation; S. 2995 - oil trading; S. 3122 - energy commodities regulation; S. 3130 - energy prices; S. 3131 - energy markets; S. 3183 - CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185 - energy prices; S. 3202 - gas prices; S. 3205 - CFTC authority; S. 3248 - commodity markets; S. 3255 - CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130 - futures markets; H.R. 6238 - CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264 - commodities markets; H.R. 6330 - energy commodities; H.R. 6334 - CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349 - energy prices; H.R. 6377 - CFTC authority for energy markets.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
| Independent |
| VT |
| Carl Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Christopher Dodd | Democratic | CT |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican | IA |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Elizabeth Dole | Republican | NC |
| Evan Bayh | Democratic | IN |
| Frank R. Lautenberg | Democratic | NJ |
| Gordon Smith | Republican | OR |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Ensign | Republican | NV |
| John Sununu | Republican | NH |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| John Warner | Republican | VA |
| Joseph Biden | Democratic | DE |
| Joseph I. Lieberman | Independent | CT |
| Kay Bailey Hutchison | Republican | TX |
| Ken Salazar | Democratic | CO |
| Larry Craig | Republican | ID |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Mary L. Landrieu | Democratic | LA |
| Mel Martinez | Republican | FL |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Norm Coleman | Republican | MN |
| Olympia J. Snowe | Republican | ME |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Pete Domenici | Republican | NM |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Saxby Chambliss | Republican | GA |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Ted Stevens | Republican | AK |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
| Wayne Allard | Republican | CO |
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007; S. 2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S. 2829, The Clean Energy Development of a Growing Economy Act; S. 1403, Farm to Fuel Act; H.R. 3221, New Direction of Energy Independence, etc.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 5140 - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; lobbied in support. SA 4419 (attached to the housing bill) Clean Energy Tax Stimulus; lobbied in support. S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; lobbied in support. H.R. 6049 "The Renewable Energy and Jobs Creation Act"; lobbied in support.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Extension of renewable energy production tax credit, extension of the solar energy investment tax credit with removal of the utility exclusion, and reducing depreciable lives of smart meters -- H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007," S. 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008." Bonus depreciation issues, H.R. 5140, "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008." Clarification of regulations concerning third party financing of renewable energy projects.
Client expense: $195,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Section 45 Renewable Productions Tax Credit, "Smart Meter" accelerated deprecitiation, Renewable energy ITC, extension of tax incentives for energy conservation in residential and commerical buildings - HR1997, HR5140, HR6049, SA4419, SA4387, HR3221, S2821, S3125, HR2137, S822 Dividend and Capital Gain tax extention - HR2313, S503
Client expense: $5,954 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2069 Save Our Climate Act of 2007; HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S 341 Energy Fairness for America Act; S 666 Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act of 2007; S 1504 LIFO; S Amdt 1704 Senate Finance Committee Energy Tax Bill; HR 3970 Tax Reduction & Reform Act of 2007 (corporate tax provisions); 2008 Energy Tax Bill; HR 5351 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 (oil industry tax provisions); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (oil industry tax provisions); HR 6049 The Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act; S 2821 Clean Energy Stimulus Act of 2008.
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 670Engel Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act H.R. 5351-Rangel-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Pelosi Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 1662 NapolitanoTo amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities. S. 339BayhDependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 1258 CantwellA bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities. S. 2302-Harkin- Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S. 2821-Cantwell-The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1509, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services S 940, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services HR, 2776 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S 1726 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Class Life for Medical Equipment Codifications of Economic Substance Doctrine Deferred Compensation S 1525, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 2137, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 HR 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act HR 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplication Act of 2007 HR 6, (with regard to Wind, Appliance Tax Credit and Other Energy Tax Measures) IRC Section 45 Production Tax Credit (Wind) HR 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 S 2886, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3098, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 3452 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable water supply bonds HR 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 1424, Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3162, Made in the USA Act HR 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 7201, The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 S 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 PTC Economic Viability Water Private Activity Bonds Treatment of loans from subsidiaries
Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. Entire legislation HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 provisions related to the extension of the renewable energy production tax credit, the solar investment tax credit and energy efficiency tax credits. HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 provisions related to renewable energy tax credit and solar investment tax credit. HR 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Sought extensions of the renewable energy production tax credit and solar investment tax credit. HR 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 provisions related to energy tax incentives added by the Senate. HR 1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Specific provisions related to renewable energy, energy efficiency. HR 5351 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 Specific provisions related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, utility property exclusion. National Economic Stimulus Package Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (Sec. 45) extension and refundability.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. Entire legislation HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 provisions related to the extension of the renewable energy production tax credit, the solar investment tax credit and energy efficiency tax credits. Legislation related to the FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Mud Mountain Dam project. Legislation related to the FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Skagit River General Investigation Study. S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act provisions related to regulation of utility greenhouse gas emissions. S 3036 and S 2191 Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 provisions related to regulation of electric and natural gas utility greenhouse gas emissions. HR 1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Specific provisions related to renewable energy, energy efficiency. General provisions related to the national economic crisis. General matters related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) General matters related to obtaining hydroelectric licenses for Puget Sound Energys Baker and White River generation projects. General matters related to legislation affecting the Bonneville Power Administration. Clean Energy Buy Back Act provisions related to utility generation and transmission requirements. Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act entire legislation related to the establishment of a national feed-in-tariff program. Bulk Power System Protection Act Provisions related to cyber security regulation of the electricity grid. Matters related to federal funding for utility energy efficiency programs.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.1976, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the refined coal credit to include qualified coal waste sludge recycling; H.R.2776 & H.R.3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S.1419, in particular seeking tax credit for steel industry fuels; Modify refined coal credit to include coal waste sludge recycling; Tax Extenders (e.g., H.R. 6049, S. 3098, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 3125); H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabalization Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues affecting electric utility business. H.R. 6049, and H.R. 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act. H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act, S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act. Proposals related to wind energy, including H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stimulus Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2776 - Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); HR 1422 & S 700 - Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007 (entire bills); S 402 - Timber Tax Act of 2007 (entire bills); HR 1937 - Timber Revitalization & Economic Enhancement Act (entire bill); Public Law No. 110-234 & 110-246 Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (TREE Act Provisions, Cellulosic Tax Credit and Endangered Species Conservation Tax Credit); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (Section 45 Tax Credit and biomass definitions); HR 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (Section 45 Tax Credit and biomass definitions); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (Section 45 Tax Credit); HR 5796 & S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act (net operating loss carryback period and housing stimulus credits); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Section 45 Tax Credit); S 881 & HR 1584 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act (entire bills); S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 (Section 45 Tax Credit); S. Con. Res. 70 & H. Con. Res. 312 -- Concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2009 (tax related provisions); S 3399 & HR 6896 Timber Revitalization & Economic Enhancement Act II of 2008 (entire bills); HR 6049 - Energy Improvement & Extension Act (section 45 tax credit & business tax provisions); HR 6899 - Comprehensive America Energy Security Act & Consumer Protection Act (Sec. 45 tax credit); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy & business tax provisions); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement & Extension Act (Section 45 tax credit); HR 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act (business-related tax provisions); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy & business-related tax provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (housing and energy efficiency provisions); HR 7290 / S 3679 Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (entire bills); HR 7327/Public Law: 110-458 Technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (entire bill) Issues: Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1509, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services S 940, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services HR, 2776 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S 1726 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Class Life for Medical Equipment Codifications of Economic Substance Doctrine Deferred Compensation S 1525, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 2137, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 HR 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act HR 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplication Act of 2007 HR 6, (with regard to Wind, Appliance Tax Credit and Other Energy Tax Measures) IRC Section 45 Production Tax Credit (Wind) HR 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 S 2886, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3098, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 3452 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable water supply bonds HR 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 1424, Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3162, Made in the USA Act HR 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 7201, The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 S 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 PTC Economic Viability Water Private Activity Bonds Treatment of loans from subsidiaries
Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation H.R. 370 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act H.R. 969 Bill to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act H.R. 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2635 Carbon-Neutral Government Act H.R. 2847 Green Jobs Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (July) H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S. 154 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007 S. 155 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act S. 309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 357 Ten in Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 1297 Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2006 S. 1419 The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S. 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5575 Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American H.R. 6316 Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 H.R.6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R. 6052 Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 2638 Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009 and Continuing Resolution H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6515 Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act of 2008 H.R. 6899 Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Rulemakings DOE; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers; Proposed Rule; 71 FR 59204 (October 6, 2006)
Client expense: $50,089 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR5351, S 2821, HR5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, HR 1424, S2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S2821, S 3125 and related energy tax legislation. 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related initiatives.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), 2009 stimulus bill, and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186, Dingell-Boucher proposal, and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), HR 319, HR 829, S 2739, S 278, HR 2419, HR 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S 2821, HR 5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, S 2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S 2821, S 3125, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Gas Pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S 3002, S 3001, HR 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. HR 5547, S 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. HR 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. HR 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). HR 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S 3469, S 1177, S 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). HR 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. HR 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions). 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax, grant, and other provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure siting, state efficiency programs, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related intiatives.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Climate Change Legislation (including H.R. 620, S.280, S.309, S.485, S.1766, S.2191 (Lieberman Warner), S.3036 (Boxer substitute), H.R. 6186 (Dingell-Boucher proposal) and related legislative); provisions related to cap and trade, carbon tax, vehicle efficiency standards, fuel quality, and international cooperation. Oil and Gas issues (including H.R.6074, H.R.6251 and related legislation); provisions pertaining to domestic supply, energy efficiency, renewable / alternative fuels, and gasoline price. H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 and related legislation; provisions affecting oil and gas. Energy Tax Legislation (including H.R. 6049 (Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2009), H.R. 7080, S. 2642, S. 2821 and related legislation); provisions affecting oil and gas and energy savings performance contracts. Ecuador issues. Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation; provisions affecting oil and gas and tax provisions. H.R. 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, and related legislation; provisions affecting oil and gas and tax provisions. Gasoline pricing and supply; fuel quality standards (including ethanol, biofuel, low-carbon standard, and related issues).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1508: Clean Energy Production Tax Incentives Act of 2007 S. 2539: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 S. 2821: The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 - Clean Renewable Energy Bond provisions. S. 3208: Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 S. 3478: Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 H.R. 793: To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the renewable electricity production credit. - Entire bill. H.R. 825: To amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable fuels. - Entire bill. H.R. 1965: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit to holders of clean renewable energy bonds. H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. Provision relating to renewable production tax credits and clean renewable energy bonds. H.R. 5107: Giving Resources and Opportunities to the Workforce Act of 2008 H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2008 - Clean Renewable Energy Bond provisions. H.R. 5720: The Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 - Clean Renewable Energy Bond provisions. H.R. 1424: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R. 3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 H.R. 6049: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6604: Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6756: Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 H.R. 6899: Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 H.R. 7060: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
Client expense: $2,095,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6194, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2008 S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2008 H.R. 3896, the National Infrastructure Development Act H.R.6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S.3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Client expense: $112,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax and environmental legislation affecting thinfilm solar photovoltaic panels, extension of the solar investment tax credit and climate change legislation (e.g. S.2191, S.3036 Boxer Substitute to Lieberman-Warner, H.R.6186, S.1766, S.1177, S.1168, H.R.1590, S.485, H.R.620, H.R.2069, S.317, S.309, S.280, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886), and potential commerical engagement through the Strategic Economic Dialogue. H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S.3335.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Tax and environmental legislation affecting thinfilm solar photovoltaic panels, extension of the solar investment tax credit and climate change legislation (e.g. S.2191, S.3036 Boxer Substitute to Lieberman-Warner, H.R.6186, S.1766, S.1177, S.1168, H.R.1590, S.485, H.R.620, H.R.2069, S.317, S.309, S.280, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886), and potential commerical engagement through the Strategic Economic Dialogue. H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S.3335.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax and environmental legislation affecting thinfilm solar photovoltaic panels, extension of the solar investment tax credit and climate change legislation (e.g. S.2191, S.3036 Boxer Substitute to Lieberman-Warner, H.R.6186, S.1766, S.1177, S.1168, H.R.1590, S.485, H.R.620, H.R.2069, S.317, S.309, S.280, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886), and potential commerical engagement through the Strategic Economic Dialogue. H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S.3335.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Tax and environmental legislation affecting thinfilm solar photovoltaic panels, extension of the solar investment tax credit and climate change legislation (e.g. S.2191, S.3036 Boxer Substitute to Lieberman-Warner, H.R.6186, S.1766, S.1177, S.1168, H.R.1590, S.485, H.R.620, H.R.2069, S.317, S.309, S.280, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886), and potential commerical engagement through the Strategic Economic Dialogue. H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S.3335.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Climate and energy principles including issues of cost containment, allowance allocation, technology deployment, international competitiveness and harmonization of federal and state regulatory efforts. S. 2191, S. 3036, H.R. 6186, S. 1766, S. 1177, S. 1168, S. 1201, H.R. 1590, S. 485, H.R. 620, H.R. 2069, S. 317, S. 309, S. 280, and Dingell-Boucher draft climate change legislation. Energy tax provisions (e.g. S. 1617, H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S.3478, S.3335, and New Energy Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), 2009 stimulus bill, and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186, Dingell-Boucher proposal, and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), HR 319, HR 829, S 2739, S 278, HR 2419, HR 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S 2821, HR 5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, S 2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S 2821, S 3125, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Gas Pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S 3002, S 3001, HR 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. HR 5547, S 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. HR 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. HR 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). HR 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S 3469, S 1177, S 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). HR 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. HR 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions). 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax, grant, and other provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure siting, state efficiency programs, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related intiatives.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR5351, S 2821, HR5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, HR 1424, S2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S2821, S 3125 and related energy tax legislation. 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related initiatives.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle tax credit and small wind investment tax credit; S. 1617; H.R. 6049, S. 3125, H.R. 5984/H.R. 3221/S. 2821, H.R. 5351, S. 2886, H.R. 1424, H.R. 7060, S. 3478, S. 3335, New Energy Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 0006-CLEAN Energy Act of 2007-(Sections: Appropriations funding for the Green Jobs Act) H.R. 1590-Safe Climate Act-(All Sections) H.R. 5058-Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (AK OCS) [Markey/Inslee- AKA Markey Polar Bear Seas Protection Bill]-(All Sections) HOUSE (continued) H.R. 5140-Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act (aka Economic Stimulus Package)-(Sections: Title 1, Sub Title C (aka: RE & EE Tax Incentives); S. Amdt. 3983) H.R. 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008-(All Sections) H.R. 5588-Alaska outer Continental Shelf (AKA: Markey Polar Bears Seas Protection Bill Updated)-(All Sections) H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008-(Sections: Clean Energy incentives support) H.R. 6067-Invest in Energy Independence Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6186-Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (Markey)-(All Sections) H.R. 6258-Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6316-Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008 (AKA Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 - Doggett)-(All Sections) H.R. 6515.-Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 -(All Sections) H.R. 6643-Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6899-Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act -(All Sections) H.R. 7264-Reliable Economic Stabilization, Capital Utilization, and Enterprise Reform Act of 2008-(Sections: transportation) H.R.6709 -National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act. -(All Sections) SENATE S. 2191-America's Climate Security Act (AKA Lieberman/Warner)-(All Sections) S. 2555-Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (AKA: Boxer Bill)-(All Sections) S. 2642-American Renewable Energy Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3001-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009-(Sections: Coal to Liquids section 526) S. 3036-Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (same as S.2191)-(All Sections) S. 3044-Consumer-First Energy Act Of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3125-Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008-(Sections: Clean Energy incentives support) S. 3335-Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3403-Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act-(All Sections) S. 3715-Auto Industry Emergency Bridge Loan Act-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) NYI-Interior Appropriations Bill- (Sections: Limitations for oil shale developments and offshore drilling) NYI-Energy and Water Appropriations Bill-(All Sections: especially parts related to H.R. 6) NYI-New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (gang of 10 bill)-(All Sections) NYI-Vehicle Crusher Credit Bill-(All Sections) NYI-Loans/Grants for Auto Retooling-(All Sections) NYI-Global Warming Principles-(All Sections) NYI-Tax Extenders Bill-(All Sections)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 HR 2001 Industrial Cogeneration Act HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3679 Tax Credit for Renewable Biomass-Produced Electricity Used on Site HR 7327 Worker Retiree & Employer Relief Act of 2008 HR 6382 Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 S 2886/S 3098 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - CFC Look thru NOL Carryback and Elmination of 90% Limitation on AMT NOLs - Potential Economic Recovery Legislation HR 7290 Tax Credit for Renewable Biomass-Produced Electricity Used on Site
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act" SA 4419 "Ensign/Cantwell Bill added to SA 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 to HR 3221, - provisions related to the extension of the renewable PTC, provisions related to the extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, provisions related to reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, provisions related to energy efficiency tax credits, and provisions related to tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R. 197, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources"; provisions related to amending the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; S.502, "To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates"; provisions related to the tax rate reduction on dividends and making capital gains permanent; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; provisions related to extending renewable energy tax credits. S. 2886 "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1424, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, "Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008"; H.R. 7060, "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"; S. 3208, "Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008"; S. 3335, "Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008"
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007, for research and development tax credit provisions. HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, for provisions related to renewable energy tax credits. Issues concerning extension of renewable energy tax incentives (no pending legislation). H.R. 2776 / H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, for provisions related to biofuels and the renewable diesel tax credit. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits, research & development tax incentives, and the renewable diesel credit. H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits. S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; for tax extender provisions. S. 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, for provisions related to energy tax credits and pension funding relief. Corporate taxes and repatriation issues - proposed legislation concerning these issues.
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Justice, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 2784, National Environment and Energy Development Act H.R. 6256, Responsible Ownership of Public Land Act H.R. 6670, Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008 (LEASE Act of 2008) H.R. 6709, National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act H.R. 6817, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008 H.R. 6899,Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 S. 3133, Responsible Ownership of Public Land Act S. 3202, Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008 FY 2009 Interior, EPA, and Related Agencies Appropriations (Domestic Energy Supply Provisions) FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (Automotive Light-Weighting and Safety Research)
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6049 (Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act); S 2821 (Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act); HR 5351 (Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act); provisions relating to solar investment tax credit; renewable energy-related provisions of potential stimulus package (primarily related to modifications of solar investment tax credit) -- no specific bill or legislation.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7074 - Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007 S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $412,151 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR5351, S2821, HR5140, HR2776, HR2305, HR1424, S2821, HR6049, HR3221/SA4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S2821, S3125 and related energy tax legislation. 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related initiatives.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,692
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE