42 U.S.C. § 9202 : US Code - Section 9202: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 9202 : US Code - Section 9202: Definitions

For purposes of this chapter -
(1) the term "wind energy system" means a system of components
which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity or
mechanical power, and which comprises all necessary components,
including energy storage, power conditioning, control systems,
and transmission systems, where appropriate, to provide
electricity or mechanical power for individual, residential,
agricultural, commercial, industrial, utility, or governmental
use;
(2) the term "small wind energy system" means a wind energy
system having a maximum rated capacity of one hundred kilowatts
or less;
(3) the term "large wind energy system" means a wind energy
system which is not a small wind energy system;
(4) the term "public and private entity" means any individual,
corporation, partnership, firm, association, agricultural
cooperative, public- or investor-owned utility, public or private
institution or group, any State or local government agency, or
any other domestic entity;
(5) the term "known wind resource" means a site with an
estimated average annual wind velocity of at least twelve miles
per hour;
(6) the term "conventional energy source" means energy produced
from oil, gas, coal, and nuclear fuels; and
(7) the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.