U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

42 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2008 Edition
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 98 - OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 9008 - Definitions
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§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.

(Pub. L. 96–310, §9, July 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 946.)