Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act

Electricity Climate Change Renewables Commodity Markets Siting Transmission Fuel Diversity Competitive Procurement S. 433, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 H.R. 1682, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009" S. 774, National Energy Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act S. 807, SMART Energy Act S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" S. "American Power Act" S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Act of 2010" S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3576, "Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST)" S. 3663, "Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010" S. 3813, "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010" S. 3815, "Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act; S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act; S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S.3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act;S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act; H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S.1134, "Responsible Use of Coal act of 2009"; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments 2010; H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act; Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2454 "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act;" S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act;" S.1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with federal RES; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (RES, transmission, efficiency); S. 3021, "Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010" (renewable); Graham draft "Clean Energy Standard" legislation; S.3464, "Practical Energy & Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill); H.R.5883, "Renewable Energy Jobs & Security Act;" S.20, "Clean Energy Standard Act" (clean energy standard); S.3576, "Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies Act ("RES/EERS); S. 3663, "Clean Energy Jobs & Oil Company Accountability Act" (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S.3813, "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act" (renewable electricity standard); H.R 4149, To amend the I.R.C. to provide for renewable electricity intergreation credit; H.R.4853, "Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010" (dividends tax rate extention, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Security Act S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 Renewable electricity standard (RES) generally and Klobuchar draft legislation to establish a 25% RES by 2025 Funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) generally and Labor-HHS appropriations bills. S. 3576, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard). S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

bio-energy, ending ethanol subsidies; corn ethanol extension (VEETC); renewable electricity standard/Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (S.3813); clean energy tax incentives; E15 ethanol blends; renewable electricity integration credit/Energy & Sustainable Technology Act (S.3576); energy legislation/clean energy deployment administration; LIHEAP (Senate Continuing Resolution); Treasury grant program for renewable energy (Senate tax legislation); energy efficiency, renewable energy & fuels provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Jobs Creation Act (HR 4853).

Client expense: $67,900 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES,transmission, efficiency); S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010(renewables); Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill). H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard); S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act(electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); S.3925, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act", (Efficiency).

Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Energy Legislation, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, transmission, efficiency); S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable); Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill). H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard); S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); S.3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, (Efficiency) 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. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes. S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development. S.3464, Title: A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531. A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.3385. To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.5156, 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. S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.5019, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010" H.R.5476, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010" H.R.5883, "Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act" S.20, "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010" S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" S.3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010" S.3079, "National Neurotechnology Initiative Act" S.3177, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act" S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" S.3576, "Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" S.3618, "Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act" S.3813, "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010"

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Promote and 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. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 363, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 and S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act HR 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable); Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (comprehensive energy bill); HR 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR. 5899, A Roadmap for American's Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables) S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard) S. 3576, Securing American's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables) S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act (Efficiency)

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Generally, promote and protect the interests of Constellation Energy in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation, including efficiency mandates. Specifically: S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010 H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act(clean energy standard) S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS) S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables) S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency) S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority) S.1061, a bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S.3618, a bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S.3844, a bill to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. H.R.5866, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fiscal year 2011 Energy and Water Development Appropriations related to the FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Skagit River General Investigation Study, Pacific Lutheran Universitys geo-thermal heat pump installation, Howard Hanson Dam repair, and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-5 Transportation Electrification project. Fiscal year 2011 Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Waxman-Markey legislation provisions related to regulation of electric and natural gas utility greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity standard, transmission, energy efficiency, and workforce development. S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act comprehensive energy policy legislation including issues related to a renewable portfolio standard, transmission, energy efficiency and peak demand reduction requirements. General matters related to obtaining and implementing hydroelectric licenses for Puget Sound Energys Baker, Snoqualmie and White River generation projects. General matters related to legislation affecting the Bonneville Power Administration H.R. 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 related to the siting/permitting/funding of electric transmission projects. S. 2877 - Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act of 2009 (CLEAR Act) - bill on carbon limits and regulation. S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power and related Senate proposals. General information related to Companys FERC filing for tariff to recover costs of balancing and integrating renewable energy. H.R. 3534 The Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 provisions related to leasing of federal lands for renewable energy resource generation. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Kerry-Boxer climate legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. H.R. 2766 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act related to the natural gas extraction process. Draft proposal related to lost-margin recovery from energy efficiency investments. Proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4173 the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Amendments to H.R. 4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 & the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 relating to technical correction and extension of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 5026 - Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act and matters related to security and reliability of the electric grid. General matters related to federal pipeline safety reauthorization. S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act to establish new requirements for securing facilities. S. 2996 the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 to extend existing chemical facility anti-terrorism standards for five years. Draft Kerry-Lieberman-Graham climate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase clean energy resource generation, transmission and delivery. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 H.R. 211 and S. 211, Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2009. H.R.5692: Americans Making Power Act related to net-metering. H.R. 5883: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act related to feed-in-tariff. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010 H.R. 915, H.R. 1586, and S. 1451 (FAA Re-Authorization Bills) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. General matters related to the supply of natural gas and delivery system. Bingaman draft legislation on climate policy affecting only the electric power sector. Graham draft clean energy standard legislation S. 3576 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act legislation related to a renewable energy standard and renewable energy integration credit. H.R. 4149 legislation related to a renewable energy integration credit S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency) S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2195 and S. 946 Critical Infrastructure Protection Act S. 3480 - "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010" S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act legislation related to natural gas fracking S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295 legislation introduced to enhance pipeline safety FCC rulemaking related to utility pole attachment H.R.3081 -- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.J.Res.101 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.J.Res.105 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3082 - Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Client expense: $355,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, transmission, efficiency); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard); S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); and S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, and climate change issues; S 1627 Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009; HR 2454 American clean energy and Security Act of 2009; S 828/HR 864 Renewable Pipeline Act of 2009; general efforts to get government support for an ethanol pipeline; having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under RFS2; general efforts to increase the number of blender pumps; general efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture loan programs that could be used for the development of cellulosic ethanol and ethanol pipelines; country-of-origin labeling for vehicle fuel; E-15 labeling for pumps; efforts to get EPA approval for the use of blends of 15% ethanol; DOE loan guarantees; the issue of a low carbon fuel standard; support of EPA allowing the use of E-15 in all vehicles; S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the EPA to waive the lifecycle GHG emission reduction requirement for renewable fuels production; S 1148 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify a provision related to the renewable fuels program; energy legislation in general; increasing the amount of ethanol in fuel from 10 to 15%; HR 1476 To require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automobiles manufactured or sold in the United States by each such manufacturer to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol; S 1627 A bill to improve choices for consumers for vehicles and fuel; Senator Thune's Renewable Fuel Expansion and Infrastructure Act; HR 5633 Consumer Vehicle Choice Act of 2010; S 3576 Safeguarding America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Senator Harkin and Senator Lugar's amendment on flex fuel vehicles to Sen. Reid's energy bill; USDA loan guarantees

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Renewable Biomass Definition, S. 3576 and S.3381

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act" S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, transmission, efficiency) S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable) Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (comprehensive energy bill) S.20 "Clean Energy Standard Act" (clean energy standard) S. 3576 "Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" (RES/EERS) S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act" (including declaring nuclear as renewables) S. 3663, "Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act" (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency) S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act (climate change, RES, energy efficiency) H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, (Efficiency) S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act

Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", provisions regarding energy efficiency S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; H.R. 5019 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to energy efficiency; H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future, provisions pertaining to reverse auction for renewables; S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, provisions pertaining to RES/EERS; S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act, provisions pertaining to declaring nuclear as renewable; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, provisions pertaining to electric vehicles and Home Star energy efficiency; S. 3591, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3590, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3589, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy; S. 3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy; H.R. 5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy; S. 3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy; S. 3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy; H.R. 5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to nuclear energy.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy Legislation, generally; 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, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority). H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; Energy and Climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities 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, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership tH.R.ough Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production H.R. 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future tH.R.ough increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.5156, 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. H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes. H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice. H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S.3844, A bill to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security tH.R.ough alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S.J.RES.26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.R. 5696, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act"; S. 3487, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act";

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, and climate change issues; S 1627 Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 1733 Senate version of climate change bill; S 828/HR 864 Renewable Pipeline Act of 2009; general efforts to get government support for an ethanol pipeline; having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under RFS2; general efforts to increase the number of blender pumps; general efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture loan programs that could be used for the development of cellulosic ethanol and ethanol pipelines; Country-of-origin labeling for vehicle fuel; the issue of a low carbon fuel standard; advocated in support of EPA allowing use of E-15 in all vehicles; S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of EPA to waive the lifecycle GHG emission reduction requirement for renewable fuels production; energy legislation in general; S 1148 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify a provision related to the renewable fuels program; increasing the amount of ethanol allowed in fuel from 10% to 15%; HR 1476 To require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80% of the automobiles manufactured or sold in the US by each manufacturer to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol, 85 percent methanol, or biodiesel; S 1627 A bill to improve choices for consumers for vehicles and fuel, and for other purposes; S 1666 A bill to require the Administrator of the EPA to satisfy certain conditions before issuing to producers of mid-level ethanol blends a waiver from certain requirements of the Clean Air Act; HR 4512 To require the Secretary of Energy to implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements with respect to motor fuels; Senator Thune's Renewable Fuel Expansion and Infrastructure Act; HR 5633 Consumer Vehicle Choice Act of 2010; HR 5632 Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010; S 3576 Safeguarding America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies; Senators Harkin and Lugar's amendment on flex fuel vehicles to Senator Reid's energy bill; HR 4872 An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010; HR 5142 Grow a Renewable Energy Economy Now - Jumpstart Other Biofuels Act of 2010; HR 5343 Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010; HR 5435 Big Oil Accountability Act of 2010; S 3231 GREEN Jobs Act of 2010; S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), SENATE

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, and climate change issues; S 1627 The Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; general efforts to get government support for an ethanol pipeline; general efforts to increase the number of blender pumps; general efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; country-of-origin labeling for vehicle fuel; HR 4306 To Amend the Clean Air Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Increase the Use of Ethanol and Biodiesel; the issue of a low carbon fuel standard; advocated in support of the EPA allowing the use of E-15 in all vehicles; S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of EPA to waive the lifecycle GHG emission reduction requirement for renewable fuels production; S 1148 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify a provision related to the renewable fuels program; increasing the amount of ethanol allowed in fuel from 10% to 15%; HR 1476 To require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automobiles manufactured or sold in the United States by each such manufacturer to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85% ethanol, 85% methanol, or biodiesel; S 1627 A bill to improve choices for consumers for vehicles and fuel; A bill to require the Administrator of the EPA to satisfy certain conditions before issuing to producers of mid-level ethanol blends a waiver from certain requirements under the Clean Air Act; HR 4512 To require the Secretary of Energy to implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements with respect to motor vehicle fuels; Senator Thune's Renewable Fuel Expansion and Infrastructure Act; HR 5633 Consumer Vehicle Choice Act of 2010; HR 5632 Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010; S 3576 Safeguarding America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Senators Harkin and Lugar's amendment on flex fuel vehicles to Senator Reid's energy bill; S 828/HR 864 Renewable Pipeline Act of 2009; HR 5142 Grow a Renewable Energy Economy Now - Jumpstart Other Biofuels Act of 2010; HR 5343 Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010; HR 5435 Big Oil Accountability Act of 2010; S 3231 GREEN Jobs Act of 2010; S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), SENATE

Electricity Climate Change Renewables Commodity Markets Siting Transmission Fuel Diversity Competitive Procurement S. 433, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 H.R. 1682, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009" S. 774, National Energy Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act S. 807, SMART Energy Act S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" S. "American Power Act" S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Act of 2010" S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3576, "Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST)" S. 3663, "Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010" S. 3813, "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010" S. 3815, "Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025. Support for S. 1379, the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009, to increase energy efficiency standards for housing sector. Support for the American Power Act, comprehensive energy and climate legislation being drafted by Senators Kerry and Lieberman. Support for H.R. 3534, the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act, to reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for S. 3516, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, that would reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for H.R. 5213, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities off the West Coast of the United States. Support for H.R. 5248, the No New Drilling Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities nationally. Support for H.R. 5214, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S. 3472, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S. 3405, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, that would eliminate federal tax subsidies to oil corporations. Support for S. 3601, a bill to promote the oil independence of the United States and establish targets for national oil use reduction. Support for H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, that would extend several tax credits. Advocated for inclusion clean energy measures and omission of extension of anti-environment tax provisions, such as VEETC. Support for H.R. 5644, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010, that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 3663, the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, to ensure oil companies are held responsible for the damage caused by disasters like Gulf of Mexico spill, protect our nations natural heritage, and provide incentives to reduce energy use. Opposition to S. 3576, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST), because of harmful biofuels provisions.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.5019, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010" H.R.5476, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010" S.20, "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010" S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act" S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" S.3021, "Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010" S.3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010" S.3079, "National Neurotechnology Initiative Act" S.3177, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act" S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" S.3576, "Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" S.3618, "Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act" S.3813, "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010" Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3534 - Consolidated Land Energy and Aquatic Resources Act S. 3663 - Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3643 - Oil Spill Response Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3813 - Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 -S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act -H.R. 5735/S. 3587 - Clean Energy, Community Investment, and Wildlife Conservation Act -H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act -S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act -American Power Act (draft legislation) -H.J. Res. 66 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act -H.J. Res. 76 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act -H.J. Res. 77 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act -S.J. Res. 26 - A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act -H.R. 391 - To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes -H.R. 4396 - Save Our Energy Jobs Act -H.R. 4572 - To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes -H.R. 4753/S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act -S. 2921 - California Desert Protection Act -S. 3643 - Oil Spill Response Improvement Act of 2010 -H.R. 5905 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 -H.R. 3709 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act -draft renewable standard legislation -S. 3576 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act -S. 1787 - Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2009 -H.R. 6619/S. 3661 - Safe Dispersants Act -coal ash regulations -energy development in the Vermillion Basin in Colorado

Client expense: $210,256 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009(RES,transmission, efficiency); S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010(renewables); Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill). H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard); S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act(electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); H.R.5476, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010"; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010"; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010".

Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 6008--Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act--one hour notification period for incident H.R. 3534-- The CLEAR Act--Title XXX--Homestar Energy Retrofit Rebate Program Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)--no specific legislation S. 3576--Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST ACT)--RES mandate by 2025 Hydropower Issues--Section 1603 grants, CREBS, extension and expansion of ITC and PTC for hydropower projects, PTC parity for hydropower projects and hydropower development, incentives for pumped storage, incremental hydopower in the RES, increased funding for the DOE R & D program, retrofitting non-powered dams and hydrokinetics

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency; H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables) S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS) S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Renewable Biomass Definition, S. 3576 and S.3381

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fiscal year 2011 Energy and Water Development Appropriations related to the FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations provisions funding the US Army Corps of Engineers Skagit River General Investigation Study, Pacific Lutheran Universitys geo-thermal heat pump installation, Howard Hanson Dam repair, and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-5 Transportation Electrification project Fiscal year 2011 Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Waxman-Markey legislation provisions related to regulation of electric and natural gas utility greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity standard, transmission, energy efficiency, and workforce development. S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act comprehensive energy policy legislation including issues related to a renewable portfolio standard, transmission, energy efficiency and peak demand reduction requirements. General matters related to obtaining and implementing hydroelectric licenses for Puget Sound Energys Baker, Snoqualmie and White River generation projects. General matters related to legislation affecting the Bonneville Power Administration H.R. 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 related to the siting/permitting/funding of electric transmission projects. S. 2877 - Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act of 2009 (CLEAR Act) - bill on carbon limits and regulation. S. 3631 (Clean Energy Works Act) H.R. 4149 Legislation to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power General information related to Companys FERC filing for tariff to recover costs of balancing and integrating renewable energy. H.R. 3534 The Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 provisions related to leasing of federal lands for renewable energy resource generation. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Kerry-Boxer climate legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. H.R. 2766 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act related to the natural gas extraction process. Draft proposal related to lost-margin recovery from energy efficiency investments. Draft proposal related to technical correction of Section 1603 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). H.R. 4599 The Renewable Energy Expansion Act related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. Draft House Ways and Means Committee legislation - Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 - related to the related to the modification and extension of the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 4173 the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 provisions related to the section on over-the-counter derivatives H.R. 4213 the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 provisions related to amendments offered in the Senate related to a technical correction for the Section 1603 ARRA renewable energy grants. H.R. 5026 - Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act and matters related to security and reliability of the electric grid. General matters related to federal pipeline safety reauthorization. S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act to establish new requirements for securing facilities. S. 2996 the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 to extend existing chemical facility anti-terrorism standards for five years. Draft Kerry-Lieberman-Graham climate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase clean energy resource generation, transmission and delivery. General support for employer-provided pension system. H.R. 4226 - Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 related to energy efficiency tax credits. H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 H.R. 211 and S. 211, Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2009. H.R.5692: Americans Making Power Act related to net-metering. H.R. 5883: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act related to feed-in-tariff. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan of 2010 H.R. 915, H.R. 1586, and S. 1451 (FAA Re-Authorization Bills) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act) provisions related to wind turbines and radar interference. General matters related to the supply of natural gas and delivery system. Bingaman draft legislation on climate policy affecting only the electric power sector. Graham draft clean energy standard legislation S. 3576 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act legislation related to a renewable energy standard and renewable energy integration credit. H.R. 4149 legislation related to a renewable energy integration credit S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency) S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2195 and S. 946 Critical Infrastructure Protection Act S. 3480 - "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010" S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act legislation related to natural gas fracking S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295 legislation introduced to enhance pipeline safety FCC rulemaking related to utility pole attachment

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010". All provisions. S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. All provisions relating to a Renewable Electricity Standard and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard. S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. All provisions relating to electric vehicles, Home Star and energy efficiency. S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act. All provisions relating to a renewable electricity standard. S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act. All provisions relating to state feed-in-tariff authority. H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010. All provisions.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported H.R.4940 to extend the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC), the small producer tax credit, the secondary tariff and the cellolosic biofuel credit for five years at current levels. Held meetings with White House staff to discuss potential options to tax credit reforms. Worked with Senator Klobuchar on tax credit reform aspects of S.3576, the Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. Supported S. 3231, the GREEN Jobs Act of 2010 to extend the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC), the small producer tax credit, the secondary tariff and the cellolosic biofuel credit for five years at current levels.

Client expense: $50,242 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act; S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act; S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S.1134, "Responsible Use of Coal act of 2009"; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments 2010; H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act; Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding issues

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", provisions regarding energy efficiency S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010 H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS) S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable) S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority) H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4149 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power. (all sections of full text) H.R.5486 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes. (all sections of full text) S.3576 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (All sections of full text)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy adn Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (energy efficiency) H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for America's Energy Future (reverse auction for renewable) S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act S. 3576, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority) H.R. 5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S. 3591, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3590, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S. 3589, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S 3079, Building Staff Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 and S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority). H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010";

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Security Act S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 Renewable electricity standard (RES) generally and Klobuchar draft legislation to establish a 25% RES by 2025 Funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) generally and Labor-HHS appropriations bills. S. 3576, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard).

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY 11 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; REPI provisions H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriation Act 2010; LIHEAP provisions S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act (ACELA); RES, cyber security and transmission provisions H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES); RES, transmission climate change and derivatives provisions H.R. 2195/S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 4173, Conference Report; end-user, fiduciary duty and CFTC/FERC jurisdiction provisions H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act (GRID); as passed by the House and approved by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; all provisions S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Draft American Power Act; all provisions S. 3484, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; all provisions S. 2899, H.R. 5931, Renewable Energy Incentive Act H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act; Cantwell-LeMieux amendment re: extension and expansion of Section 1603 Treasury grant program Draft Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (SAFEST) Act H.R. 4599, the Renewable Energy Expansion Act; all provisions H.R. 4210/S. 1091, The Storage Technology of Renewable Green Energy Act (STORAGE); CREBs provision S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010; all provisions H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010; all provisions S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 ; all provisions Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Plan; pole attachment, municipal and cooperative exemption, use of public safety spectrum and open access provisions. S. 3570, Hydropower Improvement Act S. 3571, Hydropower Renewable Energy Development Act Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program H.R. 6107, the American Taxpayer and Western Area Power Administration Firm Power Customer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 Draft Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010, not formally introduced; CREBs and Sec. 1603 provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Interior Appropriations Bill (Riders to remove accounting of biomass emissions) -Pomeroy Renewable Fuels Reinvestment Act?, H.R. 4940 (VEETC) Herseth-Sandlin Advanced Biofuels Investment Act, H.R. 5343 (Advanced Fuels Tax Credit) -Fortenberry Renewable Fuels for Americas Future Act, H.R. 5757 (Biofuels Tax Credits) -Crowley Affordable Food and Fuel for America Act, H.R. 3187 (VEETC Ramp Down) -W&M American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H.R. 4213 (Formerly the Tax Extenders Act of 2009) (Biodiesel and biomass loop tax credit) -Grassley GREEN Jobs Act of 2010, S. 3231 (VEETC) -Baucus ?A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes, S. 3381 (Biomass Definition) -Klobuchar Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act?, S.3576 (Bad Biofuels Bill) -Senate Climate Bill Draft American Power Act (Never introduced...) (Biomass Definition, Biomass Loophole) H.R.5716 -- Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Research and Development Act S.3343 -- Beyond Petroleum Act H.R. 5644 End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act S.3433 -- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 H.R.5175 - DISCLOSE Act S.3295 - DISCLOSE Act H.R.3326 -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010

Client expense: $8,346 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE