Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act of 2010

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

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";

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

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

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.

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

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