### Question
What is the definition of capacity factor?


### Answer
The definition of **capacity factor** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*:

> the ratio between the actual electric output from a unit and the potential electric output from that unit

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Codification**

