### Question
What does wholesale transmission services" means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[1](#796_1_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term "exempt wholesale generator" shall have the meaning provided by section 79z–5a [2](#796_2_target) of title 15.[1](#796_1_target)


(26) Electric cooperative.—The term "electric cooperative" means a cooperatively owned electric utility.[1](#796_1_target)


(27) RTO.—The term "Regional Transmission Organization" or "RTO mean?


### Answer
**Wholesale transmission services" means the transmission of electric energy sold, or to be sold, at wholesale in interstate commerce.[1](#796_1_target)


(25) Exempt wholesale generator.—The term "exempt wholesale generator" shall have the meaning provided by section 79z–5a [2](#796_2_target) of title 15.[1](#796_1_target)


(26) Electric cooperative.—The term "electric cooperative" means a cooperatively owned electric utility.[1](#796_1_target)


(27) RTO.—The term "Regional Transmission Organization" or "RTO** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 796*:

> an entity of sufficient regional scope approved by the Commission—


(A) to exercise operational or functional control of facilities used for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 796*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES**

