### Question
How is the "combined heat and power" defined?


### Answer
The term **combined heat and power** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6371h* as follows -

> the generation of electric energy and heat in a single, integrated system, with an overall thermal efficiency of 60 percent or greater on a higher-heating-value basis

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

