### Question
What does cost-effective technologies and practices mean?


### Answer
**Cost-effective technologies and practices** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 17061*:

> a technology or practice that—


(A) will result in substantial operational cost savings by reducing electricity or fossil fuel consumption, water, or other utility costs, including use of geothermal heat pumps

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

