### Question
How does the law define ongoing commissioning?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8253*, **ongoing commissioning** is defined as:

> an ongoing process of commissioning using monitored data, the primary goal of which is to ensure continuous optimum performance of a facility, in accordance with design or operating needs, over the useful life of the facility, while meeting facility occupancy requirements

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8253*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part B-Federal Energy Management**

