### Question
Can you define what high-performance energy efficiency measure means?


### Answer
**High-performance energy efficiency measure** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 17084*:

> a technology, product, or practice that will result in substantial operational cost savings by reducing energy consumption and utility costs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17084*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part B-High-Performance Commercial Buildings**

