of renewable energy technology. Other aspects of land use planning law can have particular application to the implications of particular energy technologies, such as wind power. Hydroelectric energy law Conventional hydroelectric dams in most countries are highly regulated, with environmental reviews before construction and operational limits afterwards. Operation normally places river conditions before power interest, ie: power generation may not be needed at night while rivers are kept flowing. Geothermal energy law Laws and Regulations Applicable to Geothermal Energy Development. ... A number of federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders apply to geothermal energy development activities. For the most part, state laws and regulations do not apply to geothermal energy development on tribal lands Wind energy law Solar energy law See also Clean tech law Energy policy of the European Union Environmental law Sustainable energy Grid connection Politics of energy transformation Reverse auction References de:Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz