### Question
Can you define what public utility means?


### Answer
**Public utility** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16462*:

> given the term in section 824(e) of title 16.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16462*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part D-Repeal of Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935**

