### Question
How does the law define federally generated electric energy?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 17901*, **federally generated electric energy** is defined as:

> any electric power generated by an electric generating facility owned and operated by a federal agency

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 17901*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MISCELLANEOUS > CHAPTER 179-ALASKA FEDERAL-CIVILIAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY SWAP**

