Federal Power Act (FPA): Primary federal law governing the wholesale transmission and sale of electric power, establishing FERC's regulatory authority over interstate electricity transactions
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal legislation that promotes energy conservation and greater use of domestic and renewable energy, requiring utilities to buy power from qualifying facilities
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate electricity transmission, wholesale electricity sales, and market oversight
Energy Policy Act: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, efficiency standards, and market reforms in the United States
Clean Air Act: Federal law regulating air emissions and environmental standards that impact power generation facilities
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal law requiring environmental impact assessments for major energy projects
State Public Utility Commission Regulations: State-specific rules governing utility operations, rates, and service requirements within state boundaries
State Energy Regulations: State-specific laws and renewable portfolio standards governing energy generation and distribution
State Environmental Protection Laws: State-level environmental regulations affecting power generation and transmission facilities
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific permits and licenses needed for power generation and sales
State Interconnection Requirements: Technical and operational standards for connecting power generation facilities to the grid at state level
RTO/ISO Requirements: Rules and protocols established by Regional Transmission Organizations or Independent System Operators for power market participation
Wholesale Electricity Market Rules: Regulations governing the operation of wholesale electricity markets and trading
Transmission and Interconnection Protocols: Technical standards and procedures for connecting to and utilizing the transmission system
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized business laws governing commercial transactions, including energy sales
State Contract Law: General contract law principles and requirements specific to each state
Bankruptcy Laws: Federal and state regulations regarding bankruptcy that could affect long-term power purchase agreements
Securities Regulations: Federal and state laws governing securities if the PPA involves financial instruments or tradable securities
Tax Laws and Incentives: Federal and state tax regulations and incentives applicable to power generation and sales
Local Zoning and Permitting: Municipal and county-level requirements for facility siting, construction, and operation
