Definitions

In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity means a not-for-profit organization determined eligible by the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of this Act. (2) Department of Energy national laboratories The term Department of Energy national laboratories has the same meaning as the term National Laboratory under section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). (3) Microgrid The term microgrid means an electric system— (A) that serves the local community with a power generation and distribution system; and (B) that has the ability— (i) to disconnect from a traditional electric grid; and (ii) to operate autonomously when disconnected. (4) Renewable energy; renewable energy system The terms renewable energy and renewable energy system have the meanings given those terms in section 9001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101). (5) Smart grid The term smart grid means an intelligent electric grid that uses digital communications technology, information systems, and automation to, while maintaining high system reliability— (A) detect and react to local changes in usage; (B) improve system operating efficiency; and (C) reduce spending costs. (6) Territory of the United States The term territory of the United States means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.