### Question
How does ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY define energy-intensive industry?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17111*, **energy-intensive industry** is defined as:

> an industry that uses significant quantities of energy as part of its primary economic activities, including—


(A) information technology, including data centers containing electrical equipment used in processing, storing, and transmitting digital information

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part D-Industrial Energy Efficiency**

