### Question
How does IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY define energy use?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6291*, **energy use** is defined as:

> the quantity of energy directly consumed by a consumer product at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

