### Question
How is the "solar heating and cooling" defined?


### Answer
The term **solar heating and cooling** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8241* as follows -

> the use of solar energy to provide all or part of the heating needs of a Federal building (including hot water) and all or part of the cooling needs of such building, or all or part of the needs of such building for hot water

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8241*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part A-Demonstration of Solar Heating and Cooling in Federal Buildings**

