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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   07/01/2018 - 12/31/2018
Lobbyist name Robert A Rio   
Business name Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)
Address 1 Beacon Street    16th Floor
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02108         
Country US
Agent type Both
Phone 617-262-1180
 
 
Operating Expenses
DateRecipientType of expenseAmount
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Advertising expenses $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Photocopies, scans $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Computer equipment, supplies $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Professional dues $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Fax charges $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Internet fees $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Legal fees $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Postage, shipping, delivery $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Office supplies, equipment $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Printing expenses $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Public relations expenses $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Rent $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Office and support staff salaries $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Professional subscriptions $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Taxes $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Telephone, cell phone, handheld $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Utilities (heat, water, electricity) $0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018 Other operating expenses $0.00
  Total operating expenses $0.00
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $34,781.97
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 17-140 - Joint Petition of Electric Distribution Companies for Approval of Model Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Tariff pursuant to An Act Relative to Solar Energy, St. 2016, c. 75, § 11(b), 225 CMR 20.00. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-119 - Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3473 An Act relative to creating energy jobs Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-64 - Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a long-term contract for procurement of Clean Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83D of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c. 169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, § 12. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1245 An Act To protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1747 An Act to increase renewable energy Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-110 - Petition of Bay State Gas, d/b/a Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4575 An Act to increase renewable energy and reduce high-cost peak hours Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4857 An Act to advance clean energy. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-115 - Petition of NSTAR Gas Company (d/b/a Eversource Energy) for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1821 An Act combating climate change Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Policy Discussion related to transportation initiatives Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-66 - Petition of Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a long-term contract for procurement of Clean Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83D of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c. 169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, § 12. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 5024 An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3395 An Act to transition Massachusetts to 100 per cent renewable energy Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities- D.P.U. 18-65 - PPetition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a long-term contract for procurement of Clean Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83D of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c. 169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, § 12. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4656 An Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2700 An Act to increase the renewable portfolio standard and ensure compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-114 - Petition of Boston Gas Company and Colonial Gas Company each d/b/a National Grid for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 474 An Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Environmental Protection - Comments relative to 310 CMR 77.00 Collection and Recycling of Mercury-added Thermostats and Technical Amendments to 310 CMR 75.00 Collection, Recycling, Labeling and Sales Ban of Mercury-added Products consistent with 310 CMR 77.00 Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-111 - Petition of the Berkshire Gas Company for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1747 An Act to increase renewable energy Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2608 An Act to increase renewable energy and reduce high-cost peak hours Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-113 - Petition of Liberty Utilities (New England Gas Company) for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3473 An Act relative to creating energy jobs Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4960 An Act relative to the employment of certain workers by National Grid Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-77 - Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of two long-term contracts for procurement of Offshore Wind Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83C of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c.169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, § 12 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3270 An Act relative to vertical reciprocating conveyors Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1871 An Act relative to net metering Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-76 - Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of two long-term contracts for procurement of Offshore Wind Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83C of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c. 169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, § 12. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1263 An Act relative to vertical reciprocating conveyors Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1870 An Act to protect our environment and update our climate action plan Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Energy Efficiency Advisory Council - member. Comment on matters related to the Commonwealth's energy efficiency program under the Green Communities Act Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities D.P.U. - 18-116 - Petition of Cape Cod Light Compact for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1824 An Act relative to the net metering cap Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Environmental Protection - Policy discussions related to solid waste Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Dept. of Public Safety - Policy Discussions and comments related to Hoisting machinery regulations - 310 CMR 6.00 Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-117 - Petition of Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil (Electric) for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2555 An Act to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) - Comments to M.G.L. c 55 – Disclosure and Regulation of Campaign Expenditures and Contributions - Stakeholder comments on OCPF Regulations on the Applicability of the Campaign Finance Law to Groups that do not Engage in Political Fundraising, but Do Make Expenditures or Contribution Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-78 - Petition of Fitchburg Electric Company d/b/a Unitil for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of two long-term contracts for D.P.U. 18-78 procurement of Offshore Wind Energy Generation, pursuant to Section 83C of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, c.169, as amended by St. 2016, c. 188, §12 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2002 An Act increasing the experience and background necessary to operate low pressure processed steam boilers Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1876 An Act relative to enhancing RPS standards Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Policy Discussions Related to Electricity, Energy, greenhouse gases, climate change, and clean energy Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-118 - Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company each d/b/a National Grid for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2545 An Act to promote a clean energy future Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. - 18-112 - Petition of Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil (Gas) for approval of their Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 439 An Act relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Utilities - D.P.U. 18-150: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94 and 220 C.M.R. §§ 5.00 et seq. for Approval of General Increases in Base Distribution Rates for Electric Service Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
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