### Question
How does Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power define microgrid?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17233*, **microgrid** is defined as:

> a localized grid that operates autonomously regardless of whether the grid can operate in connection with another grid

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17233*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part D-Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power**

