### Question
How does the law define priority State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18791*, **priority State** is defined as:

> a State that—


(A) is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER V-ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE > Part A-Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency**

