{"id":357999,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/energy-law.html"},"modified":"2024-04-09T14:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T19:15:21","slug":"energy-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/energy-law.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is Energy Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is Energy Law?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Energy law governs how energy is produced, extracted, and distributed, covering everything from traditional oil and gas to renewable energy and land\u2011use regulations. Energy law attorneys help businesses and public agencies navigate complex rules, secure permits, and comply with federal and state regulations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

As renewables and clean energy grow, energy law also encompasses:<\/p>\n