### Question
How is the term technical assistance defined?


### Answer
The term **technical assistance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6371* as the following:

> assistance, under rules promulgated by the Secretary, to States, schools, and hospitals—


(A) to conduct specialized studies identifying and specifying energy savings or energy cost savings that are likely to be realized as a result of (i) modification of maintenance and operating procedures in a building, or (ii) the acquisition and installation of one or more specified energy conservation measures in such building, or (iii) both, and


(B) the planning or administration of specific remodeling, renovation, repair, replacement, or insulation projects related to the installation of energy conservation measures in such building

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

