### Question
Can you define what Department means?


### Answer
**Department** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16531*:

> the Department of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16531*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER XV-INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

