### Question
How is the "cost" defined?


### Answer
The term **cost** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16511* as follows -

> given the term "cost of a loan guarantee" within the meaning of section 661a(5)(C) of title 2.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XV-INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES**

