Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal legislation that governs relationships between utilities and independent power producers, including requirements for qualifying facilities
Federal Power Act: Federal law regulating interstate transmission and wholesale electricity sales, establishing FERC jurisdiction over these matters
Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC): Federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects that impact pricing and financial terms in PPAs
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal environmental law requiring assessment of environmental impacts for major federal actions
Endangered Species Act: Federal law protecting threatened and endangered species that must be considered in wind project development
Clean Air Act: Federal law regulating air emissions and quality that affects renewable energy project development
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Federal law protecting migratory birds, particularly relevant for wind energy projects
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS): State-specific requirements mandating utilities to procure certain percentages of renewable energy
State Public Utility Commission Regulations: State-level regulations governing utility rate structures, interconnection requirements, and net metering policies
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental impact assessment requirements and wildlife protection measures
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations regarding land use, zoning requirements, and easement regulations for wind projects
FERC Orders: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders governing open access transmission requirements and market-based rate authority
RTO/ISO Rules: Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator rules regarding market participation and interconnection procedures
NERC Standards: North American Electric Reliability Corporation standards governing grid reliability requirements and operating procedures
