### Question
How does the law define storage water heater?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6311*, **storage water heater** is defined as:

> a water heater that heats and stores water within the appliance at a thermostatically controlled temperature for delivery on demand

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6311*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A&ndash;1-Certain Industrial Equipment**

