### Question
How is the "systems approach" defined?


### Answer
The term **systems approach** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17191* as follows -

> an approach to solving problems or designing systems that attempts to optimize the performance of the overall system, rather than a particular component of the system

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Geothermal Energy**

