### Question
How does RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE define incremental hydropower?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 918c*, **incremental hydropower** is defined as:

> additional generation achieved from increased efficiency after January 1, 2005, at a hydroelectric dam that was placed in service before January 1, 2005

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 918c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION**

