In this subchapter:
((1)) ** Commercial technology**
((A)) ** In general** The term “commercial technology” means a technology in general use in the commercial marketplace.
((B)) ** Inclusions** The term “commercial technology” does not include a technology solely by use of the technology in a demonstration project funded by the Department.
((2)) ** Cost** 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
((3)) ** Eligible project** The term “eligible project” means a project described in .section 16513 of this title
((4)) ** Guarantee**
((A)) ** In general** The term “guarantee” has the meaning given the term “loan guarantee” in , 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).section 661a of title 2
((B)) ** Inclusion** The term “guarantee” includes a loan guarantee commitment (as defined in ).section 661a of title 2
((5)) ** Obligation** The term “obligation” means the loan or other debt obligation that is guaranteed under this section.
((6)) ** State** The term “State” has the meaning given the term in .section 6802 of this title
((7)) ** State energy financing institution**
((A)) ** In general** 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—
((i)) to provide financing support or credit enhancements, including loan guarantees and loan loss reserves, for eligible projects; and
((ii)) to create liquid markets for eligible projects, including warehousing and securitization, or take other steps to reduce financial barriers to the deployment of existing and new eligible projects.
((B)) ** Inclusion** 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.
