### Question
How is the "cost-effective energy efficiency measure" defined?


### Answer
The term **cost-effective energy efficiency measure** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17062* as follows -

> any building product, material, equipment, or service, and the installing, implementing, or operating thereof, that provides energy savings in an amount that is not less than the cost of such installing, implementing, or operating

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17062*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY**

