### Question
How does ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY define eligible applicant?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17282*, **eligible applicant** is defined as:

> any—


(A) governmental entity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17282*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY POLICY > Part A-Management Improvements**

