### Question
How does the law define isolated community?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17392*, **isolated community** is defined as:

> a community that is powered by a stand-alone electric generation and distribution system without the economic and reliability benefits of connection to a regional electric grid

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17392*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IX-SMART GRID**

