### Question
How is the "geofluid" defined?


### Answer
The term **geofluid** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17191* as follows -

> any fluid used to extract thermal energy from the Earth which is transported to the surface for direct use or electric power generation, except that such term shall not include oil or natural gas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Geothermal Energy**

