### Question
How does the law define cost-effective lighting technology?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17061*, **cost-effective lighting technology** is defined as:

> a lighting technology that—


(i) will result in substantial operational cost savings by ensuring an installed consumption of not more than 1 watt per square foot

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17061*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY**

