In this part:

((1)) ** Priority State** The term “priority State” means a State that—

((A)) is eligible for funding under the State Energy Program; and

((B))

((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

((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)) ** Program** The term “program” means the program established under .section 18792(a) of this title

((3)) ** State** The term “State” means a State (as defined in ), acting through a State energy office.section 6202 of this title

((4)) ** State Energy Program** The term “State Energy Program” means the State Energy Program established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( et seq.).42 U.S.C. 6321