### Question
How is the term partnership defined?


### Answer
The term **partnership** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17111* as the following:

> an energy efficiency partnership established under subsection (c)(1)(A)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part D-Industrial Energy Efficiency**

