### Question
How is the "renewable energy" defined?


### Answer
The term **renewable energy** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17035* as follows -

> as defined in section 16181 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17035*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH INCREASED PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS > Part B-Biofuels Research and Development**

