### Question
How does the law define cogeneration?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8802*, **cogeneration** is defined as:

> the combined generation by any facility of—


(A) electrical or mechanical power, and


(B) steam or forms of useful energy (such as heat) which are used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 96-BIOMASS ENERGY AND ALCOHOL FUELS**

