### Question
How does the law define data center operator?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17112*, **data center operator** is defined as:

> any person or government entity that builds or operates a data center or purchases data center services, equipment, and facilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17112*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part D-Industrial Energy Efficiency**

