### Question
How is the term commenced commercial operation defined?


### Answer
The term **commenced commercial operation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7651a* as the following:

> to have begun to generate electricity for sale

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Codification**

