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Lobbying Disclosure: NRG Energy Inc. at Chicago Transit Authority

Original title: JONATHAN BAYLOR for NRG ENERGY INC. @ CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) (2015-01-01)

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking administrative assistance from the Chicago Transit Authority regarding the redevelopment of two former coal-fired power plant sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

NRG Energy Inc.

The company is seeking administrative assistance from a public agency for site development projects.

Chicago Transit Authority

The agency is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the use or development of specific land sites.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Barry Matchett registered as a lobbyist for NRG Energy Inc. to discuss development projects at the Fisk and Crawford power plant sites with the Chicago Transit Authority.

Key Facts

  • Barry Matchett served as the lobbyist for NRG Energy Inc. during the first quarter of 2015.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Transit Authority.
  • The stated purpose of the lobbying was to seek administrative assistance regarding the development of the Fisk and Crawford sites.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking administrative assistance from the Chicago Transit Authority regarding the redevelopment of two former coal-fired power plant sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fisk and Crawford sites?
These are former coal-fired power plant locations in Chicago that are currently undergoing redevelopment planning.
What does 'administrative action' mean in this context?
It refers to seeking assistance or decisions from a government agency outside of the legislative process, such as permitting, zoning, or project coordination.

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Industrial Site Redevelopment

The document highlights the transition of former coal-fired power plant sites (Fisk/Crawford) into active development discussions involving public transit infrastructure.

Connected Entities

locationFisk/Crawford sitesFormer power plant locations subject to development discussions.Map →
personBarry MatchettRegistered lobbyist representing NRG Energy Inc.Map →
organizationNRG Energy Inc.Client seeking administrative assistance for site development.Map →
organizationChicago Transit AuthorityGovernment agency lobbied regarding site development.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy20
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