Federal Power Act (FPA): Primary federal law governing the transmission and wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce. Essential for understanding regulatory jurisdiction and compliance requirements.
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): Federal law that requires utilities to buy power from qualifying facilities. Important for understanding the relationship between independent power producers and utilities.
FERC Regulations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules governing interstate electricity transmission, wholesale electricity sales, and market operations.
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental legislation that may impact power generation facilities and environmental compliance requirements in the PPA.
Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC): Federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects that may affect project economics and contract structuring.
SEC Requirements: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations that may apply if the PPA involves public companies or certain financial structures.
State PUC Regulations: State Public Utility Commission rules governing utility operations, rates, and power procurement within the state.
State Renewable Portfolio Standards: State-specific requirements for renewable energy procurement that may influence PPA terms and conditions.
State Net Metering Laws: State regulations governing how excess power is credited and compensated, particularly relevant for distributed generation projects.
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental requirements that may affect project development and operation.
State Corporate Procurement Rules: State-specific regulations governing how corporations can purchase power directly from generators.
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific licensing and permit requirements for power generators and sellers.
RTO/ISO Requirements: Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator rules governing grid operations and market participation.
Local Zoning Regulations: Municipal and county requirements affecting project siting and development.
Grid Interconnection Requirements: Technical and operational requirements for connecting the power generation facility to the grid.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized business laws affecting commercial transactions and contracts.
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state competition laws that may affect power purchase agreements and market participation.
Energy Market Rules: Specific regulations governing energy trading, scheduling, and settlement in wholesale power markets.
