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The term "energy" means electricity, natural gas, steam, chilled water, and heated water. / The term “energy” means electricity, or fossil fuels. The Secretary may, by ru

For purposes of this section, the term “energy action” means any matter required to be transmitted, or submitted to the Congress in accordance with the procedures of this section.

The term "energy action plan" means the plan required by subsection (d).

The term "energy and climate resiliency" means anticipation, preparation for, and adaptation to utility disruptions and changing environmental conditions and the ability

The terms "energy audit", "energy conservation measure", and "renewable-resource energy measure" have the meanings given the terms in section 361(c) o

The term “energy burden” means the expenditures of the household for home energy divided by the income of the household.

The term "Energy Commission of Puerto Rico" means the Puerto Rico Energy Commission as established by Subtitle B of Puerto Rico Act 57–2014.

The term “Energy Committees” means the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.

The term "energy commodity" includes— (A) petroleum products; (B) natural gas; (C) coal; (D) wind and solar energy components; and (E) biofuels.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “energy community” means— (i) a brownfield site (as defined in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D)(ii)(III) of section 101(39) of the Comprehen

For purposes of this subchapter the term “energy concern” includes—

The term “energy conservation maintenance and operating procedure” means modification or modifications in the maintenance and operations of a building, and any installations therei

The terms "energy audit", "energy conservation measure", and "renewable-resource energy measure" have the meanings given the terms in section 361(c) o

the term "energy conservation measures" means measures that are applied to a Federal building that improve energy efficiency and are life cycle cost effective and that in

The term “energy conservation programs” means— (A) the program under part A of the Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. 6861 and following); (B) the p

The term “energy conservation project” means— (A) an undertaking to acquire and to install one or more energy conservation measures in school or hospital facilities and (B) technic

The term “energy conservation project costs” includes only costs incurred in the design, acquisition, construction, and installation of energy conservation measures and technical a

The term “energy conservation standard” means— (A) a performance standard which prescribes a minimum level of energy efficiency or a maximum quantity of energy use, or, in the case

the term “energy conserving improvements” means the purchase and installation of weatherization materials as defined in section 6862(9) of title 42 ; and 1

The term “energy crisis” means weather-related and supply shortage emergencies and other household energy-related emergencies.

The term “energy efficiency” means the ratio of the useful output of services from a consumer product to the energy use of such product, determined in accordance with test procedur

The term "energy-efficiency material" means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit

The term "energy efficiency measures" means, for or at property served by an eligible entity, structural improvements and investments in cost-effective, commercial techno

the term “energy efficiency project” means the installation or upgrading of equipment that results in a significant reduction in energy usage; and / the term “energy efficiency pro

The term “energy efficient building envelope component” means a building envelope component which meets— (A) in the case of an exterior window or skylight, Energy Star most efficie

For purposes of this subsection, the term “energy efficient building retrofit property” means property— (A) with respect to which depreciation (or amortization in lieu of depreciat

The term “energy efficient commercial building property” means property— (A) with respect to which depreciation (or amortization in lieu of depreciation) is allowable, (B) which is

The term “energy-efficient maintenance” includes— (A) the repair of military vehicles, equipment, or facility and infrastructure systems, such as lighting, heating, or cooling equi

The term “energy efficient mortgage” means a mortgage on a residential building that recognizes the energy savings of a home that has cost-effective energy saving construction or i

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel” means, with respect to a liquefied natural gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline” means, with respect to a liquefied petroleum gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu con

The term “energy facilities” means any equipment or facility which is or will be used primarily— (A) in the exploration for, or the development, production, conversion, storage, tr

For purposes of this section, the term “energy facility” means a facility that is involved in the production, storage, transmission, or distribution of electricity, fuel, or anothe

The term "energy improvement" means— (A) any improvement, repair, or renovation to a school that results in a direct reduction in school energy costs, including improveme

“energy industry” means all energy-producing companies; and

As used in this chapter the term “energy information” shall have the meaning described in section 796 of this title . / The term “energy information” includes (A) all information i

In this section, the term “energy infrastructure” means a facility, and associated equipment, used for enabling the identification, leasing, development, production, processing, tr

In this section, the term “energy intensity” means the primary energy consumed for each unit of physical output in an industrial process.

The term “energy-intensive industry” means an industry that uses significant quantities of energy as part of its primary economic activities, including— (A) information technology,

The term "energy management system" means a business management process based on standards of the American National Standards Institute that enables an organization to fo

For purposes of section 636 of this title , the term “energy measures” includes— (1) solar thermal energy equipment which is either of the active type based upon mechanically force

The term “energy or water conservation measure” means— (A) an energy conservation measure, as defined in section 8259 of this title ; or (B) a water conservation measure that impro

“energy-producing company” means a person engaged in: (i) ownership or control of mineral fuel resources or nonmineral energy resources; (ii) exploration for, or development of, mi

“energy product equivalent” means an energy carrier including, but not limited to, ammonia, hydrogen, or molten salts or an energy-intensive commodity, including, but not limited t

The term "energy project" means a project that provides for the generation or transmission of electrical energy. / For purposes of this subsection, the term “energy proje

The term "Energy Projects" means those projects addressing the generation, distribution, or transmission of energy.

For purposes of this subpart, the term “energy property” means any property— (A) which is— (i) equipment which uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool (or provid

“Energy requirements of any Pacific Northwest customer” means the full requirements for electric energy of (1) any purchaser from the United States for direct consumption in the Pa

The term “energy research consortium” means any organization— (i) which is— (I) described in section 501(c)(3) and is exempt from tax under section 501(a) and is organized and oper

The term “energy resilience” means the ability to avoid, prepare for, minimize, adapt to, and recover from anticipated and unanticipated energy disruptions in order to ensure energ

the term “Energy Saving debenture” means a deferred interest debenture that— (A) is issued at a discount; (B) has a 5-year maturity or a 10-year maturity; (C) requires no interest

the term "Energy Saving qualified investment" means investment in a small business concern that is primarily engaged in researching, manufacturing, developing, or providi

The term “energy savings” means— (A) a reduction in the cost of energy, water, or wastewater treatment, from a base cost established through a methodology set forth in the contract

The terms “energy savings contract” and “energy savings performance contract” mean a contract that provides for the performance of services for the design, acquisition, installatio

The terms “energy savings contract” and “energy savings performance contract” mean a contract that provides for the performance of services for the design, acquisition, installatio

The term “energy sector of Iran” refers to activities to develop petroleum or natural gas resources or nuclear power in Iran.

The term “energy security” means having assured access to reliable supplies of energy and the ability to protect and deliver sufficient energy to meet mission essential requirement

The term “energy service provider” means— (A) any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency, water efficiency, power factor, or load management of

The term “Energy Star product” means a product that is rated for energy efficiency under an Energy Star program.

The term “Energy Star program” means the program established by section 6294a of this title . / The term “Energy Star program” means the program established by section 6294a of thi

The term "energy storage system" means any system, equipment, facility, or technology that— (A) is capable of absorbing or converting energy, storing the energy for a per

The term “energy storage technology” means— (i) property (other than property primarily used in the transportation of goods or individuals and not for the production of electricity

the term “energy survey” means a procedure used to determine energy and cost savings likely to result from the use of appropriate energy related maintenance and operating procedure

The term “energy sustainability” includes using a renewable energy source, thermal energy source, or a highly efficient technology for transportation, electricity generation, heati

“energy system” means a facility designed to utilize energy released in the magnetic fusion process for the generation of electricity and the production of hydrogen or other fuels;

The term “energy technology industry” includes— (A) a renewable energy industry; (B) a company that develops or commercializes a device to increase energy efficiency; (C) the oil a

The term "energy transfer port" means a port— (A) that is subject to the harbor maintenance fee under section 24.24 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or any succe

The term “energy use” means the quantity of energy directly consumed by a consumer product at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this

The term “energy use intensity” means the annualized, measured site energy use intensity determined in accordance with such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary may provi

The term "energy-water nexus" means the links between— (i) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (ii) the energy needed to transp

The term "enforcement action" means a criminal prosecution, an action seeking an injunction, a seizure action, a civil monetary proceeding based on willful misconduct, a

The term “enforcement of a law” includes the prevention, detection, and investigation of an offense and the detention or confinement of an offender.

“Enforcement officer” means a law enforcement official authorized by any Party to enforce this chapter.

The term “engaged in the business” has the meaning given that term in section 921(a)(21) of title 18 , and, as applied to a seller of ammunition, means a person who devotes time, a

As used in this chapter, the term “engage in terrorist activity” means, in an individual capacity or as a member of an organization— (I) to commit or to incite to commit, under cir

The term "engagement"— (A) means any significant interaction between an element of the intelligence community and an entertainment industry entity for the purposes of con

When referring to enhanced geothermal systems, the term "engineered" means designed to access subsurface heat, including stimulation and nonstimulation technologies to ad

The term “engineered barriers” means manmade components of a disposal system designed to prevent the release of radionuclides into the geologic medium involved. Such term includes

The term “engineered hazard” includes the location and completion history of any well that could affect potential sequestration.

Engineering and manufacturing development contract.—The term "engineering and manufacturing development contract" means a prime contract for the engineering and manufactu

The term "engineering biology" means the application of engineering design principles and practices to biological systems, including molecular and cellular systems, to ad

The term “engineering integration costs” includes the cost of engineering tasks relating to— (A) incorporating qualifying components into the design of advanced technology vehicles

In this section, the term “engineering or scientific duty” means service performed by an officer— (1) that requires an engineering or science degree; and (2) that requires a skill

“engineering standard” means a standard which prescribes (A) a concise set of conditions and requirements that must be satisfied by a material, product, process, procedure, convent

The term “English language acquisition program” has the meaning given the term in section 3272 of this title . / The term "English language acquisition program" means a p

The term “English language learner” has the meaning given the term in section 3272 of this title .

The term “English learner” means— (A) a secondary school student who is an English learner, as defined in section 7801 of this title ; or (B) an adult or an out-of-school youth who

The term “English learner with a disability” means an English learner who is also a child with a disability, as that term is defined in section 1401 of this title .

The term “English literacy program” means a program of instruction designed to help individuals of limited English proficiency achieve competence in the English language.

The term “enhanced 9–1–1 service” means the delivery of 9–1–1 calls with automatic number identification and automatic location identification, or successor or equivalent informati

"enhanced essential air service" means scheduled air transportation to an eligible place of a higher level or quality than basic essential air service described in sectio

In this section, the term "enhanced geothermal systems" has the meaning given the term in section 17191 of title 42. / The term “enhanced geothermal systems” means geothe

The term “Enhanced HIPC Initiative” means the multilateral debt initiative for heavily indebted poor countries presented in the Report of G–7 Finance Ministers on the Cologne Debt

The term "enhanced inspection" means an inspection that uses current or innovative technology, including Light Detection and Ranging (commonly known as "LiDAR")

The term “enhanced payment” means the amount paid to a producer under a conservation security contract that is equal to the amount described in section 3838c(b)(1)(C)(iii) of this

the term "enhanced personnel security program" means a program implemented by an agency at the direction of the Director of National Intelligence under subsection (a).

The term “enhanced-use lease” means a written lease entered into by the Secretary under this subchapter.

The term “enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service” means any enhanced 9–1–1 service so designated by the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding entitled “Revision of the Commi

The term “enhanced zip code” means a United States postal zip code of 9 or more digits.

The term “enhancement” means proj­ects undertaken to increase the production of naturally spawning or artificially propagated stocks of salmon or steelhead, or to protect, conserve