### Question
How does the law define renewable resource?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 262j*, **renewable resource** is defined as:

> any energy resource which—


(1) meets the needs of rural communities

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 262j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR OFFICERS**

