### Question
What is the definition of budget contract?


### Answer
The definition of **budget contract** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6283*:

> a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6283*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER II-STANDBY ENERGY AUTHORITIES > Part C-Summer Fill and Fuel Budgeting Programs**

