### Question
What is the definition of system cost?


### Answer
The definition of **system cost** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 2602*:

> all direct and quantifiable net costs for an energy resource over its available life, including the cost of production, distribution, transportation, utilization, waste management, and environmental compliance

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES**

