### Question
How does ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY define geothermal heat pump?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17061*, **geothermal heat pump** is defined as:

> any heating or air conditioning technology that—


(A) uses the ground or ground water as a thermal energy source to heat, or as a thermal energy sink to cool, a building

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17061*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY**

