energy-regulation-summaries
Generates structured summaries of U.S. energy sector regulations and landmark cases with compliance-focused analysis. Use when summarizing FERC orders, state PUC decisions, renewable energy incentives, NEPA compliance, environmental review requirements, or energy case law for legal professionals, policymakers, or industry stakeholders.
Best use case
energy-regulation-summaries is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates structured summaries of U.S. energy sector regulations and landmark cases with compliance-focused analysis. Use when summarizing FERC orders, state PUC decisions, renewable energy incentives, NEPA compliance, environmental review requirements, or energy case law for legal professionals, policymakers, or industry stakeholders.
Teams using energy-regulation-summaries should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/energy-regulation-summaries/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How energy-regulation-summaries Compares
| Feature / Agent | energy-regulation-summaries | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generates structured summaries of U.S. energy sector regulations and landmark cases with compliance-focused analysis. Use when summarizing FERC orders, state PUC decisions, renewable energy incentives, NEPA compliance, environmental review requirements, or energy case law for legal professionals, policymakers, or industry stakeholders.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Energy Regulation Summary Produces structured regulatory intelligence covering U.S. energy regulations and case law, organized by utility regulation, renewable incentives, environmental compliance, and federal/state interactions. ## Quick Start Gather before drafting: 1. **Scope** — time period, jurisdiction(s), topic focus (utility, renewables, environmental, or all) 2. **Sources** — specific regulations, orders, or case citations; if none provided, generate from general knowledge with `[VERIFY]` flags 3. **Audience** — legal/technical specialist or non-specialist stakeholder ## Output Structure ### 1. Executive Overview - 3–5 most consequential developments in the period - Key regulatory trends and directional signals ### 2. Utility Regulation For each regulation, capture: | Field | Content | |-------|---------| | Authority | Issuing agency (FERC, state PUC, etc.) | | Effective Date | Precise date | | Core Requirements | Rate-making, service obligations, grid modernization | | Affected Parties | Regulated entities | | Compliance Deadlines | Specific dates — never use "soon" | | Pending Challenges | Litigation or rehearing status | Topics: rate-making, service territory obligations, grid modernization, commission decisions, consumer protection. ### 3. Renewable Energy Incentives | Mechanism | Status | Key Terms | |-----------|--------|-----------| | Federal tax credits (ITC/PTC) | | | | Renewable Portfolio Standards | | | | Feed-in tariffs / net metering | | | | State incentive programs | | | ### 4. Environmental Compliance - **NEPA** — EA vs. EIS triggers, applicable thresholds, recent guidance - **State review** — analogous processes, coordination requirements - **GHG regulations** — emission caps, reporting, intersection with siting - **Permitting conflicts** — where environmental mandates constrain energy infrastructure ### 5. Significant Cases Per case: ``` Court / Parties / Citation [VERIFY if uncertain] Key Facts / Legal Issues / Holding / Reasoning Industry Implications ``` ### 6. Federal/State Interaction - Preemption issues and jurisdictional conflicts - Regulatory gaps or inconsistencies - Cooperative federalism mechanisms ### 7. Compliance Action Items - Required actions by entity type - Documentation and reporting obligations - Enforcement mechanisms and penalty exposure ### 8. Forward Look - Pending rulemakings and proposed legislation - Cases under appeal - Emerging technology gaps (distributed generation, storage, hydrogen) ## Pitfalls and Checks - Cite with CFR/USC references and reporter citations; flag uncertain citations with `[VERIFY]` - Distinguish final rules from proposed rules and interim guidance - Flag federal/state conflicts explicitly — do not gloss over them - For non-specialist audiences, define technical terms (RPS, PURPA, FERC jurisdiction) - Maintain neutral analytical framing — no policy preferences - Scope is U.S. federal and state; note when analysis is limited to specific states
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