### Question
How is the term Federal building defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal building** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8259* as the following:

> any building, structure, or facility, or part thereof, including the associated energy consuming support systems, which is constructed, renovated, leased, or purchased in whole or in part for use by the Federal Government and which consumes energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part B-Federal Energy Management**

