### Question
What does practices mean?


### Answer
**Practices** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 17061*:

> design, financing, permitting, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and other practices that contribute to achieving zero-net-energy buildings or facilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17061*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY**

