### Question
How is the "public-utility company" defined?


### Answer
The term **public-utility company** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16451* as follows -

> an electric utility company or a gas utility company

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part D-Repeal of Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935**

