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Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act or the UPDATE PURPA Act This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to modify the mandatory purchase and sale requirements for electric utility companies.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Lynch H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Arthur H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification;
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King) S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Portman) S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Barrasso) S. 1265, a bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. (Markey) S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act (Murkowski, Cantwell) S. 2776, Update PURPA Act. (Barrasso) S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act. (Smith) H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies. (Latta) H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Walberg) H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes. (Kinzinger) H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus) H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 (Walberg) Department of Energys review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulse on the electricity grid
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; Clean Power Plan and greenhouse gas regulation generally; Cybersecurity generally; Natural gas supply generally; Methane emissions generally; Pipeline safety generally
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4605 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act (all provisions) Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing (DOE Rulemaking) S.2776 - Update PURPA Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King) S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Portman) S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Barrasso) S. 1265, a bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. (Markey) S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act (Murkowski, Cantwell) S. 2776, Update PURPA Act. (Barrasso) S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act. (Smith) H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies. (Latta) H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Walberg) H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes. (Kinzinger) H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus) H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 (Walberg) Department of Energys review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulse on the electricity grid
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
David Gilbert, Jackie Carney -- House, Senate H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S. 3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act; H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act; S. 3422, Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 5905, Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018 H.R. 6140, Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act H.R. 6141, To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national security locations, and for other purposes. H. Res. 260, Sense of the House in support of IAEA S. 239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 H.R. 723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act DAVID BROWN (House, Senate, Exec Office of President, National Economic Council, National Security Council, Dept of Energy) S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act S. 3422, Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 590, Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2017 H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 H.R. 6140, Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act Proposals to compensate Nuclear Power Plants for climate, resilience, and national security benefits. FirstEnergy Petition for Relief Under Federal Power Act Section 202(c) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Issues Katherine Ott - House, Senate S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (moved from MISC) H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act (moved from MISC) Fleet electrification EPA Clean School Bus Program Clean Cities Program Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs CAFE standards and GHG emissions
Client expense: $995,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; S 512, a bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; DOE-driven energy innovation research programs generally Senate discussion draft legislation to create a clean energy standard
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5610, the BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; State Energy Program; EPA Clean School Bus Program; Clean Cities Program; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; CAFE standards and GHG emissions; Energy storage efforts and federal impacts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Economic Development Administration, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization. S. 3295/H.R. 6584 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2018 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.)
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Carbon Neutrality of Biogenic Emissions HR 4476, S 2776, The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Energy Reliability and Resiliency
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
Murkowski-Cantwell energy bill, S. 1460; drone provisions of Federal Aviation Act Reauthorization bills; and proposals to amend electricity provisions of Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, H.R. 4476 and S. 2776; infrastructure legislation proposals. Conditions for GSA intervention in utility proceedings involving DOD facilities. (H.R. 5515).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5610, the BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 239, H.R. 723 - Energy Savings through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 S. 385, H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1180, Clean Energy Grid Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships;
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; S 1265, latest title: A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,641,508 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 186, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1109, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act; S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, the Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act (provision regarding liability for incidental take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act); H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 3226, the Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Blockchain; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; CAFE standards, GHG emissions, and electric vehicles; H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; State Energy Program; USDA Rural Development Programs; DOE Advanced Fossil Technology programs and R&D.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 589, To establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, and for other purposes. S. 1265, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3053, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes. S. 97, A bill to enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes. S. 512, A bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 590, To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies. H.R. 1320, To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes. HR 431, To enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act Issues related to the PennEast Pipeline project. Issues related to the Atlantic Coast Pipe.line project. S.1180, the Clean Energy Grid Act. S.1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act. H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act. H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act. Issues related to accident tolerant fuel. H.R. 4605, Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act H.R. 5732, Nuclear Powers America Act of 2018. S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; Clean Cities Program; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018
Client expense: $3,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitoring issues pertaining to nuclear waste storage, PURPA (S 2776 and HR 4476, and grid resiliency.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476 and S. 2776 PURPA update legislation generally.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 512 A bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy; H.R. 590 To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies; S. 239 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; H.R. 723 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 385 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1443 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. H.R. 3053 Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (utility energy service contracts) S. 1180 - Clean Energy Grid Act H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act S 1265 - A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. S 1457 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs. H.R. 4476 - To modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes. S 79 - Securing Energy Infrastructure Act S 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act H.R. 1320, to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear No specific bill number: Pipeline safety affecting natural gas utilities. Natural gas vehicle incentives. Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. R&D funding for Smart Grid energy and technologies Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes Legislation related to the Atlantic coast pipeline.
Client expense: $1,411,873 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King) S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Portman) S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Barrasso) S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act (Murkowski, Cantwell) S. 2776, Update PURPA Act. (Barrasso) S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act. (Smith) H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Walberg) H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes. (Kinzinger) H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus) H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 (Walberg) Department of Energys review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulse on the electricity grid
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Lynch H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Arthur H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification;
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, the PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 S. 2776, Update PURPA Act H.R.7170 - To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; all provisions. S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; all provisions. H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; all provisions. S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; all provisions. S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; all provisions.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5610, the BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; State Energy Program; EPA Clean School Bus Program; Clean Cities Program; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; CAFE standards and GHG emissions; Energy storage efforts and federal impacts.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation and regulatory policies impacting renewable energy project development (including siting, permitting, interconnection or contracting), electricity market design, transmission, energy storage, transportation electrification, demand response or micro grid projects. Legislation and regulatory policies impacting existing coal and nuclear power plants. Opposition to the use of the Federal Power Act and the Defense Production Act to support uneconomic power plants. H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 2274, the Hydropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act; H.R. 4476, the PURPA Modernization Act; S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 3056, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 3088, the Energy Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2018, that would support veterans entering the clean energy workforce; S. 2776, the Update PURPA Act.
Client expense: $17,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitoring issues pertaining to nuclear waste storage, PURPA(S 2776 and HR 4476), and grid resiliency.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5610, the BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; State Energy Program; EPA Clean School Bus Program; Clean Cities Program; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; CAFE standards and GHG emissions.
Client expense: $1,913,032 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act (provision regarding liability for incidental take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act); H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 5175, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1180, Clean Energy Grid Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3226, the Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S. 3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure; R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities; Fleet electrification; State Energy Program; EPA Clean School Bus Program; Clean Cities Program; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; CAFE standards and GHG emissions.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017, and S. 2776, UPDATE PURPA Act: all provisions regarding revision of FERC rules, identification of qualifying facilities, termination of mandatory purchase requirements, presumption of nondiscriminatory access, and recognition of state and local determinations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; Clean Power Plan and greenhouse gas regulation generally; Cybersecurity generally; Natural gas supply generally; Methane emissions generally; Pipeline safety generally
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 186, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1109, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act; S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, the Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act (provision regarding liability for incidental take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act); H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018;H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; CAFE standards, GHG emissions, and electric vehicles.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4605 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act (all provisions) Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing (DOE Rulemaking) S.2776 - Update PURPA Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 3053, to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Administrative Review of Russian Suspension Agreement; Section 232 Petition (Uranium);
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax issues related to tax reform implementation, federal incentives for renewable electricity generation including tax credits, and credits for alternative fueling infrastructure and the purchase of electric vehicles. Energy issues related to greenhouse gas emissions; PURPA reform, cyber and physical security; and the Western energy imbalance market. Issues related to energy efficiency, demand management, vehicle efficiency standards, and grid operations. Issues related to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Issues related to vegetation management. Issues related to transportation electrification. Issues related to worker grant programs. EPA's Superfund enforcement. FCC's Pole Attachment Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure. S. 987, 100 by '50 Act H.R.1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act S.1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 H.R.3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act H.R.4239, SECURE American Energy Act HR 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 S. 2776, UPDATE PURPA Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Economic Development Administration, Employment & Training Administration, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 512 A bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy; H.R. 590 To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies; S. 239 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; H.R. 723 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 385 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1443 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. H.R. 3053 Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 S. 1180 - Clean Energy Grid Act Pipeline safety affecting natural gas utilities. Natural gas vehicle incentives. Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act S 1265 - A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. S 1457 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs. H.R. 4476 - To modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes. S 79 - Securing Energy Infrastructure Act S 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act R&D funding for Smart Grid energy and technologies H.R. 1320, to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes
Client expense: $1,326,330 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 186, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act; S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S.385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1109, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act; S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, the Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act (provision regarding liability for incidental take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act); H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2232, Next Generation GRID Act; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 3226, the Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Blockchain; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; CAFE standards, GHG emissions, and electric vehicles.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R.4239, SECURE American Energy Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Blockchain; Energy Imbalance Market; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; CAFE standards and GHG emissions; Carbon reduction work and federal impacts; Energy storage efforts and federal impacts; FCC's Pole Attachment Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King) S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Portman) S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Barrasso) S. 1265, a bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. (Markey) S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act (Murkowski, Cantwell) S. 2776, Update PURPA Act. (Barrasso) S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act. (Smith) H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies. (Latta) H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Walberg) H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes. (Kinzinger) H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus) H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 (Walberg) Department of Energys review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulse on the electricity grid
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; Clean Power Plan and greenhouse gas regulation generally; Natural gas supply generally; Methane emissions generally; Pipeline safety generally
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1180 - Clean Energy Grid Act - would create a competitive smart grid technology grant program. H.R. 723 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - House version of S. 239. H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - House companion to S. 385. This bill includes a provision that would repeal Section 433, a ban on fossil fuel-generated energy in Federal buildings. H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - encourages the use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Savings Contracts (UESCs) in federal buildings. S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3226, the Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; CAFE standards and GHG emissions.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1844, the Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act. S. 3226, the Light Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act. H.R. 4476 and S. 2776 PURPA update legislation generally.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Arthur H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Lynch H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies;
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017, and S. 2776, UPDATE PURPA Act: all provisions regarding revision of FERC rules, identification of qualifying facilities, termination of mandatory purchase requirements, presumption of nondiscriminatory access, and recognition of state and local determinations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act H.R. 4476, the PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 S. 2776, Update PURPA Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Carbon Neutrality of Biogenic Emissions HR 4476, S 2776, The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Energy Reliability and Resiliency
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · third_quarter · Utilities
Murkowski-Cantwell energy bill, S. 1460; drone provisions of Federal Aviation Act Reauthorization bills; and proposals to amend electricity provisions of Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, H.R. 4476 and S. 2776; infrastructure legislation proposals. Conditions for GSA intervention in utility proceedings involving DOD facilities. (H.R. 5515).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; all provisions. H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; all provisions. H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the Electric CARS Act; all provisions. S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; all provisions. S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; all provisions.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitoring issues pertaining to nuclear waste storage, and PURPA (S 2776 and HR 4476)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation and regulatory policies impacting renewable energy project development (including siting, permitting, interconnection or contracting), electricity market design, transmission, energy storage, transportation electrification, demand response or micro grid projects. Legislation and regulatory policies impacting existing coal and nuclear power plants. H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 2274, the Hydropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act; H.R. 4476, the PURPA Modernization Act; S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 3056, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2776, the Update PURPA Act.
Client expense: $14,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4120, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 5610, The BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; H.R. 6274/S. 3449, the CARS Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 1844, Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3226, the Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Parity Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; Increased R&D funding for energy and technologies; Blockchain; Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; CAFE standards and GHG emissions.
Client expense: $1,936,433 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)