### Question
How does the law define wholesale transmission services” means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[1](#796_1_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term “exempt wholesale generator?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 796*, **wholesale transmission services” means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[1](#796_1_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term “exempt wholesale generator** is defined as:

> provided by section 79z–5a [2](#796_2_target) of title 15.[1](#796_1_target)


(26) Electric cooperative.—The term “electric cooperative” means a cooperatively owned electric utility.[1](#796_1_target)


(27) RTO.—The term “Regional Transmission Organization” or “RTO” means an entity of sufficient regional scope approved by the Commission—


(A) to exercise operational or functional control of facilities used for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce; 

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 796*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES**

