42 U.S.C. § 18791 — Definitions

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This section defines four terms used in this part of the law: priority State, program, State, and State Energy Program. A priority State is one with high energy use or emissions that also qualifies for State Energy Program funding.

This section defines four terms used in this part of the law. (1) Priority State. A "priority State" is a State that (A) qualifies for funding under the State Energy Program, and (B) either (i) ranks in the top 15 states for per-person residential and commercial energy use, or (ii) ranks in the top 15 states for per-person energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Both rankings come from the most recent Energy Information Administration reports. (2) Program. "Program" means the program set up under section 18792(a) of this title. (3) State. "State" has the meaning given in section 6202 of this title, and it acts through its state energy office. (4) State Energy Program. This means the State Energy Program created under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 and the sections after it).

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In this part:

(1) Priority State

The term “priority State” means a State that—

(A)

is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program; and

(B)

(i)

is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita combined residential and commercial sector energy consumption, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration; or

(ii)

is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by State, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration.

(2) Program

The term “program” means the program established under section 18792(a) of this title.

(3) State

The term “State” means a State (as defined in section 6202 of this title), acting through a State energy office.

(4) State Energy Program

The term “State Energy Program” means the State Energy Program established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).

Source credit: (Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40501, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1050.)

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2021Enacted · Pub. L. 117-58 · 135 Stat. 1050

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