### Question
What is the definition of household energy burden?


### Answer
The definition of **household energy burden** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 18771*:

> the quotient obtained by dividing—


(A) the residential energy expenditures (as defined in section 440.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on November 15, 2021)) of the applicable household

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18771*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION**

