### Question
How does RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define qualified consumer?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 8107a*, **qualified consumer** is defined as:

> a consumer served by an eligible entity that has the ability to repay a loan made under subsection (d), as determined by the eligible entity

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8107a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 107-RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

