### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6802* as the following:

> any State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER I-ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE DESIGN INITIATIVES**

