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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | CHARLOTTE |
State | NC |
Zip Code | 28202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12744-12
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6. House ID# 309010000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Richard G. Beach |
Date | 7/20/2021 6:34:01 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; LIHEAP funding
H.R. 4356, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; Renewable Natural Gas development
H.R. 4345, FY2022 Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Bill Siting and permitting reform
Draft FY2022 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, generally; Transit funding, EV Infrastructure, DERA and LOW NO
Draft FY2022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, generally; Regulatory Agencies fee development, R&D programs for Hydrogen, nuclear and CCUS
FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, generally; LIHEAP funding
HR 4431 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, generally; Cybersecurity funding and TSA oversight of Pipeline security
HR 4432 Defense Appropriations Bill, generally; Energy R&D funding and energy project development on military bases.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Energy Infrastructure Act discussion draft; Transmission policy, R&D and regulatory policy. PURPA issues; clean energy standard; modernization; building R&D; demand response; microgrid; transportation; Electricity transmission; Smart communities issues; Clean energy issues; Clean energy technologies; Energy storage issues; Energy efficiency issues; Emissions reporting; Utility energy service contracts; Grid modernization issues; Grid security issues; The State Energy Program; Grid resiliency issues.
H.R. 448, the Energy Resilient Communities Act; grid reliability and federal invest in grid
H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act; EV infrastructure and battery and grid investments
H.R. 1992, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); CCS R&D investments
H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; CES and carbon pricing
H.R. 5545, the No EXHAUST Act; EV infrastructure
H.R. 7410, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; hydropower relicensing reform issues. generally;
S. 799, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); CCUS funding and authorization
S. 1201, the Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology (EFFECT) Act of 2019; CCUS funding programs
H.R. 3209 / S. 704, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021; Federal investments in grid reliability and renewables weatherization investments
H.R. 2885 / S. 1432, Power On Act of 2021; Grid reliability funding for infrastructure development
H.R. 3534 / S. 1855, Wildfire Emergency Act; Grid reliability funding for infrastructure development
H.R. 2931, Enhancing Grid Security; Public Private Partnerships Program guidelines for public private partnerships on physical security
S. 1400, Protect Act of 2021; Cybersecurity investments in utilities
H.R. 1374, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021; funding for state grid programs
H.R. 2928, Cyber Sense Act of 2021; voluntary partnerships at DOE
H.R. 3119, Energy Emergency Leadership Act;- Transportation planning
S. 1783, Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021; Transmission planning
H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act; transportation electrification issues
H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; PURPA ; clean energy standard legislation; grid modernization; R&D for advanced technology; microgrid funding: CCS development
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate change and clean air issues generally; (no specific legislation)
Power sector emissions issues generally; (no specific legislation)
Siting and permitting of transmission and generation assets generally; (no specific legislation)
Environmental justice issues generally; (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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Venu |
Ghanta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation to be introduced on Offshore Wind and federal moratoriums
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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Venu |
Ghanta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; Extension of existing renewables tax credits and storage credit.
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Nuclear tax credit and renewables credits.
S.1298, Clean Energy for America Act 2021; Global intangible low taxed income generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1316, Cyber Response and Recovery Act of 2021;
S.73, American Drone Security Act of 2021;
S. 1350, National Risk Management Act;
H.R. 3599 / S. 1097, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act;
S. 2269, Protect American Power Infrastructure Act;
Draft cyber incident reporting and data breach notifications legislation;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 512; To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes;
H.R. 862, Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021;
H.R. 1221, Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021;
H.R. 1344, Clean School Bus Act of 2021;
H.R. 1636, related to USPS vehicles; To authorize funding for the purchase of electric or zero-emission vehicles for United States Postal Service fleet, and for other purposes;
H.R. 1879, To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation, improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks, and for other purposes;
H.R. 1992, To require the Secretary of Energy to establish programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage;
H.R. 2012, related to EV infrastructure along the national highway system;
S. 493, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure;
S. 494, Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021;
S. 507, Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021;
S. 508, A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles;
S. 1931, related to surface transportation reauthorization
H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; EVs
S. 652, the Moving FIRST Act; EVs
S. 506, Clean School Buses Act;
S. 504, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act;
Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally;
Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally;
Buy America and Buy American generally;
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program;
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act;
Evacuation/emergency route planning;
Federal fleet electrification;
Port and airport infrastructure upgrades;
Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319 , American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Broadband guidelines
H.R. 1783 / S. 745, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; Utility participation
S. 2071, Bridge Act; Broadband deployment
Middle-mile broadband infrastructure issues generally (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lyles |
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Baker |
Elmore |
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Willie |
Lyles |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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