42 U.S.C. § 9008 : US Code - Section 9008: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 9008 : US Code - Section 9008: Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term -
(1) "ocean thermal energy conversion" means a method of
converting part of the heat from the Sun which is stored in the
surface layers of a body of water into electrical energy or
energy product equivalent;
(2) "energy product equivalent" means an energy carrier
including, but not limited to, ammonia, hydrogen, or molten salts
or an energy-intensive commodity, including, but not limited to,
electrometals, fresh water, or nutrients for aquaculture; and
(3) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.
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