### Question
How is the term eligible State defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 15821* as the following:

> a State that meets the requirements of subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER I-ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part B-Energy Assistance and State Programs**

