42 U.S.C. § 18791

1. (1)The term “priority State” means a State that—
   1. (A)is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program; and
   2. (B)
      1. (i)is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita combined residential and commercial sector energy consumption, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration; or
      2. (ii)is among the 15 States with the highest annual per-capita energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by State, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration.
2. (2)The term “program” means the program established under section 18792(a) of this title.
3. (3)The term “State” means a State (as defined in section 6202 of this title), acting through a State energy office.
4. (4)The term “State Energy Program” means the State Energy Program established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).