### Question
Can you define what distributed generation means?


### Answer
**Distributed generation** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16197*:

> an electric power generation technology, including photovoltaic, small wind, and micro-combined heat and power, that serves electric consumers at or near the site of production

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16197*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Energy Efficiency**

