### Question
How is the "renewable energy source" defined?


### Answer
The term **renewable energy source** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 940g* as follows -

> an energy conversion system fueled from a solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, or geothermal source of energy

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 940g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS**

