### Question
How does the law define distributed generation?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16197*, **distributed generation** is defined as:

> an electric power generation facility that is designed to serve retail electric consumers at or near the facility site

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16197*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Energy Efficiency**

