WGL for WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Utilities UTI
House FY2023 Labor and Human Services appropriations bill. Sections pertaining to LIHEAP funding. CR appropriations related to LIHEAP Senate Cyber Incident Reporting Act, sections pertaining to incident disclosure timelines and no overlap with TSA cybersecurity program. Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 3243) This measure codifies TSAs Pipeline Security Section and clarifies TSAs statutory mandate to protect pipeline infrastructure. Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 3078) Legislation to strengthen the Department of Energys ability to respond to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and LNG facilities.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies that are now part of Alta Gas Corporation, a Canadian chartered company based in Calgary. As the parent company Alta Gas has an interest in all of the specific lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
oH.R. 848 GREEN Act, Promotion of tax credits for productive use of renewable natural gas, hydrogen, CHP and storage technologies. H.R.8547, Incentivize Energy-Saving Improvements Act- to make permanent 179D of the tax code that offsets the high costs of energy efficient components and systems for commercial, high-rise multifamily residential, health care, institutional, public, and educational facilities. oSupport incentives for expansion of natural-gas and hydrogen gas transportation fuel and fueling stations. oSupport incentives for natural gas and hydrogen vehicles. oAdvocate for research and development of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies. S. 1266 Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act - Promotion of tax credits to include end-use applications of hydrogen other than electricity generation. S. Con.Res.5 Budget Reconciliation A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Issues pertaining to the Methane Fee, hydrogen and RNG infrastructure and production tax support, Natural gas and Electric Appliance Rebates and Corporate Tax Rate increase.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies that are now owned by Alta Gas, a Canadian chartered company with headquarters in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL they have an interest in all of the lobby issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
House and Senate Energy, Water & Related Agencies Legislation Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas/hydrogen/RNG/CHP technologies and natural gas/hydrogen vehicles in appropriations. FY23 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) Advocated for full funding of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sections pertaining to LIHEAP, hydrogen research and development for the end-use-including commercial and residential heating, transportation, storage, the safe and efficient delivery of hydrogen using pipelines, and hydrogen hub, cost effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience, and the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. Advocate for implementation of hydrogen and energy efficiency provisions. Research/preparation for response to release of FOA by DOE for 2021 Infrastructure Act Hydrogen hub and hydrogen manufacturing DOE grant programs H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act Legislation extends and makes modifications to existing clean energy tax credits, establishes new tax credits for clean energy production, establishes rebate programs for home appliances, other energy related programs and investments.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies who are now part of the Alta Gas Corporation, a Canadian chartered company headquartered in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL, Alta Gas has an interest in all of the lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Transportation TRA
Energy Infrastructure Demand Response Act, Advocate for the inclusion of language that assist natural gas utilities in providing reliable service to customers. H.R. 5089, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019, Section 2, extension of tax credit for alternative fuels and vehicle refueling facilities.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies that are now part of the Alta Gas family. Alta Gas is a Canadian chartered company headquartered in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL, Alta Gas has an interest in all of the lobbying issues specified above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act oSections pertaining to the promotion of fuel switching from natural gas to electric end-use applications. Implementation of HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act oGuidance pertaining to energy efficiency and building energy codes as well as hydrogen provision and grant programs. American Jobs Plan Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced. S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act advocate for natural gas role in the clean energy future and its role in keeping energy costs affordable for all Americans.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies who are now part of the Alta Gas family. Alta Gas is a Canadian Chartered company headquartered in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL, Alta Gas has an interest in all of the lobbying issues listed above
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas, CHP and hydrogen in our nations clean energy future. S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act Support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future and protect customers against increased energy costs.
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies that are now owned by Alta Gas, a Canadian chartered company with headquarters in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL they have an interest in all of the lobby issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 3243) This measure codifies TSAs Pipeline Security Section and clarifies TSAs statutory mandate to protect pipeline infrastructure. Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 3078) Legislation to strengthen the Department of Energys ability to respond to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and LNG facilities. Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities. Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Security Legislation Legislation that would alter how the federal government treats critical infrastructure security from a siloed industry perspective to a connected multi-industry perspective. Pipeline Security Authorities (CISA-TSA) Legislation Draft Draft legislation to move pipeline cybersecurity authority from the Transportation Security Administration to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (physical security responsibility would remain at TSA).
Foreign entity interest: Washington Gas and WGL are US chartered companies that are now owned by Alta Gas, a Canadian chartered company with headquarters in Calgary. As the parent company of Washington Gas and WGL they have an interest in all of the lobby issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER COLE STETTNER | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.