### Question
How is the term State energy agency defined?


### Answer
The term **State energy agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6371* as the following:

> the State agency responsible for developing State energy conservation plans pursuant to section 6322 of this title, or, if no such agency exists, a State agency designated by the Governor of such State to prepare and submit a State plan under section 6371c of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

