PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC for PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Utilities UTI
General policy affecting electric utilities. Matters related to the Bonneville Power Administration and regional hydropower generally, including integration of variable renewable resources. Matters related to the potential creation of an energy imbalance market in the northwest.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN SPAK | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
HR 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Discussion drafts amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for adjustments to energy tax credits, in particular advocating to extend the Production Tax Credit for wind, hydroelectric, biomass and other renewable energy sources.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN SPAK | — |
Natural Resources NAT
S. 1771, Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act; HR 2640, Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act -- Advocating for the movement of the movement of the Wild and Scenic River boundary 1/4 of a mile to enable hydroelectric power generation at Bowman Dam.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN SPAK | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Lobbying for specific technical changes to EPA's proposed 111d rule regulating carbon dioxide emissions from the existing power sector. In particular, advocating for a change in the interim goal to deal appropriately with planned coal retirements, changes to the use of renewable energy for goal-setting, and advocating for a number of clarifications regarding the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other measures for compliance.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN SPAK | — |
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.