Definitions

In this subchapter: The term “commercial technology” means a technology in general use in the commercial marketplace. The term “commercial technology” does not include a technology solely by use of the technology in a demonstration project funded by the Department. The term “cost” has the meaning given the term “cost of a loan guarantee” within the meaning of section 661a(5)(C) of title 2. The term “eligible project” means a project described in section 16513 of this title. The term “guarantee” has the meaning given the term “loan guarantee” in section 661a of title 2, except that a loan guarantee may guarantee any debt obligation of a non-Federal borrower to any Eligible Lender (as defined in section 609.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations). The term “guarantee” includes a loan guarantee commitment (as defined in section 661a of title 2). The term “obligation” means the loan or other debt obligation that is guaranteed under this section. The term “State” has the meaning given the term in section 6802 of this title. The term “State energy financing institution” means a quasi-independent entity or an entity within a State agency or financing authority established by a State— The term “State energy financing institution” includes an entity or organization established to achieve the purposes described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) by an Indian Tribal entity or an Alaska Native Corporation.