### Question
How does ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS define least cost option?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7275*, **least cost option** is defined as:

> an option for providing reliable electric services to electric customers which will, to the extent practicable, minimize life-cycle system costs, including adverse environmental effects, of providing such service

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7275*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

