PURPA: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act - Federal legislation that requires utilities to purchase power from qualifying facilities and establishes framework for independent power producers
Federal Power Act: Primary federal legislation governing the transmission and wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce
Investment Tax Credit Requirements: Section of Internal Revenue Code that provides tax incentives for solar energy investments and must be considered in PPA structuring
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing wholesale electricity markets and interstate electricity transmission
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental legislation that may impact solar facility development and operation
NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act requiring environmental impact assessments for certain projects
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Recent federal legislation providing new solar incentives and tax credits that affect PPA economics
State PUC Regulations: State Public Utility Commission rules governing utility operations and renewable energy projects
State RPS: State Renewable Portfolio Standards setting requirements for renewable energy generation
Net Metering Laws: State-specific regulations governing credit for excess electricity generated by solar installations
State Solar Access Laws: State-specific legislation protecting solar access rights and installation permissions
State Interconnection Requirements: Technical and procedural requirements for connecting solar installations to the grid
State Consumer Protection Laws: Regulations protecting consumer interests in energy contracts and solar installations
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal or county regulations governing solar installation locations and permissions
Local Building Codes: Municipal construction and safety requirements for solar installations
Local Permitting Requirements: Municipal processes and approvals needed for solar installation and operation
Property Tax Regulations: Local and state tax implications for solar installations and equipment
UCC Article 2: Uniform Commercial Code provisions that may apply to solar equipment sales and services
Property Law: Legal framework governing real estate rights, easements, and restrictions relevant to solar installations
Securities Laws: Federal and state regulations that may apply if PPA structure could be considered a security
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage for solar installations and operations
Interconnection Agreements: Contracts and requirements governing connection to local utility grid systems
