### Question
How is the "electric utility" defined?


### Answer
The term **electric utility** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3301* as follows -

> any person to the extent such person is engaged in the business of the generation of electricity and sale, directly or indirectly, of electricity to the public

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 60-NATURAL GAS POLICY**

