### Question
How does NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS define renewable energy?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 15852*, **renewable energy** is defined as:

> marine energy (as defined in section 17211 of this title), or electric energy produced from solar, wind, biomass, landfill gas, geothermal, municipal solid waste, or new hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15852*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part A-General Provisions**

