Federal Power Act (FPA): Primary federal legislation governing the transmission and wholesale of electric power in interstate commerce, establishing FERC's regulatory authority
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal law encouraging small power production facilities and cogeneration, requiring utilities to buy power from qualifying facilities
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate electricity transmission, wholesale electricity sales, and power market operations
Energy Policy Act: Comprehensive energy legislation addressing energy production, transmission, efficiency, and market regulation
Securities Act: Federal law that may apply if the prepayment structure could be considered a security, requiring registration and disclosure
State PUC Regulations: State-specific Public Utility Commission rules governing power generation, distribution, and retail sales within state boundaries
State Energy Regulations: State-specific energy laws including renewable portfolio standards and energy efficiency requirements
State Consumer Protection Laws: Laws protecting consumers in energy transactions, including disclosure requirements and fair pricing practices
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental law regulating air emissions from power generation facilities
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal law requiring environmental impact assessments for projects with significant environmental effects
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including energy sales and prepayment structures
Bankruptcy Code: Federal laws affecting treatment of prepayments and power purchase agreements in bankruptcy scenarios
Tax Regulations: Federal and state tax laws affecting prepayment structures, renewable energy credits, and power generation facilities
Grid Interconnection Requirements: Technical and operational standards for connecting power generation facilities to the electrical grid
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal and county regulations governing the siting and operation of power generation facilities
