### Question
How does the law define initiative?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17082*, **initiative** is defined as:

> the Zero-Net-Energy Commercial Buildings Initiative established under subsection (b)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17082*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part B-High-Performance Commercial Buildings**

