### Question
How does the law define transmitting utility” means any electric utility, qualifying cogeneration facility, qualifying small power production facility, or Federal power marketing agency which owns or operates electric power transmission facilities which are used for the sale of electric energy at wholesale.[1](#796_1_target)


(24) Wholesale transmission services.—The term “wholesale transmission services” means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[2](#796_2_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term “exempt wholesale generator?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 796*, **transmitting utility” means any electric utility, qualifying cogeneration facility, qualifying small power production facility, or Federal power marketing agency which owns or operates electric power transmission facilities which are used for the sale of electric energy at wholesale.[1](#796_1_target)


(24) Wholesale transmission services.—The term “wholesale transmission services” means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[2](#796_2_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term “exempt wholesale generator** is defined as:

> provided by section 79z–5a of title 15.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 796*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES**

