Federal Power Act (FPA): Primary federal law governing the transmission and wholesale of electric power in interstate commerce, providing the regulatory framework for federal oversight of the power industry
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal legislation that encourages the development of alternative energy sources and promotes competition in power generation by requiring utilities to buy power from qualifying facilities
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate transmission of electricity, wholesale electricity sales, and power market operations
Energy Policy Act of 2005: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, transmission infrastructure, energy security, and market regulation
Public Utility Holding Company Act: Legislation regulating utility holding companies and their corporate structure to protect consumers and investors
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental law regulating air emissions from stationary and mobile sources, affecting power generation facilities
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal law requiring environmental impact assessments for major federal actions affecting the environment
State PUC Regulations: State-specific Public Utility Commission rules governing utility operations, rates, and service within state boundaries
State RPS Requirements: State-specific Renewable Portfolio Standards mandating utilities to source certain percentages of their power from renewable sources
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection laws and requirements affecting power generation and transmission
RTO/ISO Rules: Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operator market rules and operational requirements for power trading and transmission
Grid Interconnection Requirements: Technical and operational standards for connecting power generation facilities to the electrical grid
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including energy sales and contracts
State Contract Law: State-specific laws governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including power purchase agreements
Bankruptcy Laws: Federal and state laws governing bankruptcy proceedings that may affect power purchase agreements and counterparty obligations
Securities Laws: Federal and state regulations governing securities and investments, relevant if the power agreement involves securitization or public offerings
Tax Laws and Incentives: Federal and state tax regulations and incentives affecting power generation, renewable energy, and energy transactions
Anti-trust Regulations: Federal and state competition laws preventing monopolistic practices and ensuring fair market competition in power markets
