Federal Power Act (FPA): Primary federal law governing the transmission and wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce, establishing FERC's regulatory authority
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal legislation that requires utilities to buy power from qualifying facilities, promoting renewable energy and cogeneration
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate electricity transmission, wholesale electricity sales, and market operations
Energy Policy Act: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, transmission, distribution, and consumption 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 federal actions affecting the environment
State Public Utility Commission Regulations: State-specific rules governing utility operations, rates, and service requirements within state boundaries
State Energy Laws: State-specific legislation including renewable portfolio standards and energy efficiency requirements
State Environmental Regulations: State-level environmental protection requirements that may be more stringent than federal standards
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific permits and licenses needed for power generation and sales
State Interconnection Requirements: Technical and operational standards for connecting to the state's electric grid
NERC Standards: North American Electric Reliability Corporation's mandatory reliability standards for power system operations
RTO/ISO Requirements: Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator rules for market participation and grid operations
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including energy sales
Local Zoning and Permitting: Municipal and county requirements for facility siting, construction, and operation
Grid Interconnection Standards: Technical requirements for safely and reliably connecting to the electric grid
ESG Requirements: Environmental, Social, and Governance standards affecting power purchase agreements and facility operations
Securities Regulations: Federal and state securities laws that may apply to certain power purchase arrangements
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state competition laws governing market behavior and business combinations
Tax Regulations: Federal and state tax laws, including renewable energy credits and incentives applicable to power purchase agreements
