### Question
How does IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY define public or nonprofit institution?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6372*, **public or nonprofit institution** is defined as:

> an institution owned and operated by—


(A) a State, a political subdivision of a State or an agency or instrumentality of either, or


(B) an organization exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part F-Energy Conservation Program for Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions**

