### Question
How is the term powerplant defined?


### Answer
The term **powerplant** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 792* as the following:

> a fossil-fuel fired electric generating unit which produces electric power for purposes of sale or exchange

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 792*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16C-ENERGY SUPPLY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION**

