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(A) use mechanical, electrochemical, bio-
chemical, or thermal processes, to convert and 
store energy that was generated at an earlier 
time for use at a later time; 
(B) use mechanical, electrochemical, bio-
chemical, or thermal processes to convert and 
store energy generated from mechanical proc-
esses that would otherwise be wasted for deliv-
ery at a later time; or 
(C) convert and store energy in an electric, 
thermal, or gaseous state for consumption at a 
later time in a manner that avoids the need to 
use electricity or other fuel sources at that later 
time, as is offered by grid-enabled water heat-
ers, building heaters or coolers, electric vehicles, 
mini-pumped hydroelectric facilities, electrolysis 
processes that make hydrogen for transpor-
tation or industrial needs, or any other load 
shaping mechanism that includes energy stor-
age. 
(3) ISLAND.—The term ‘‘island mode’’ means a 
mode in which a distributed generator or energy 
storage device continues to power a location in the 
absence of electric power from the primary source. 
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(4) MICROGRID.—The term ‘‘microgrid’’ means 
an interconnected system of loads and distributed 
energy resources, including generators and energy 
storage devices, within clearly defined electrical 
boundaries that— 
(A) acts as a single controllable entity with 
respect to the electric grid; and 
(B) can connect to, and disconnect from, 
the electric grid to operate in both grid-con-
nected mode and island mode. 
(5) RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE.—The term 
‘‘renewable energy source’’ has the meaning given 
the term in section 609(a) of the Public Utility Reg-
ulatory Policies Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 918c(a)). 
(6) RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.—The term 
‘‘rural electric cooperative’’ means an electric coop-
erative (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Power 
Act (16 U.S.C. 796)) that sells electric energy to 
persons in rural areas. 
(7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Energy. 
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SEC. 2122. ENERGY STORAGE AND MICROGRID ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
a program under which the Secretary shall— 
(1) provide grants to eligible entities under sub-
section (c); 
(2) provide technical assistance to eligible enti-
ties under subsection (d); and 
(3) disseminate information to eligible entities 
on— 
(A) the activities described in subsections 
(c)(1) and (d); and 
(B) potential and existing energy storage 
and microgrid projects. 
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—The Secretary may 
enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity 
to carry out subsection (a). 
(c) GRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award 
grants to eligible entities for identifying, evaluating, 
designing, and demonstrating energy storage and 
microgrid projects that utilize energy from renewable 
energy sources. 
(2) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a 
grant under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall 
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submit to the Secretary an application at such time, 
in such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary may require. 
(3) USE OF GRANT.—An eligible entity that re-
ceives a grant under paragraph (1)— 
(A) shall use the grant— 
(i) to conduct feasibility studies to as-
sess the potential for implementation or 
improvement 
of 
energy 
storage 
or 
microgrid projects; 
(ii) to analyze and implement strate-
gies to overcome barriers to energy storage 
or microgrid project implementation, in-
cluding financial, contracting, siting, and 
permitting barriers; 
(iii) to conduct detailed engineering of 
energy storage or microgrid projects; 
(iv) to perform a cost-benefit analysis 
with respect to an energy storage or 
microgrid project; 
(v) to plan for both the short- and 
long-term inclusion of energy storage or 
microgrid projects into the future develop-
ment plans of the eligible entity; or 
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(vi) to purchase and install necessary 
equipment, materials, and supplies for 
demonstration of emerging technologies; 
and 
(B) may use the grant to obtain technical 
assistance from experts in carrying out the ac-
tivities described in subparagraph (A). 
(4) CONDITION.—As a condition of receiving a 
grant under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall— 
(A) implement a public awareness cam-
paign, in coordination with the Secretary, about 
the project implemented under the grant in the 
community in which the eligible entity is lo-
cated, which campaign shall include providing 
projected environmental benefits achieved under 
the project, where to find more information 
about the program established under this sec-
tion, and any other information the Secretary 
determines necessary; 
(B) submit to the Secretary, and make 
available to the public, a report that de-
scribes— 
(i) any energy cost savings and envi-
ronmental benefits achieved under the 
project; and 
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(ii) the results of the project, includ-
ing quantitative assessments to the extent 
practicable, associated with each activity 
described in paragraph (3)(A); and 
(C) create and disseminate tools and re-
sources that will benefit other rural electric co-
operatives, which may include cost calculators, 
guidebooks, handbooks, templates, and training 
courses. 
(5) COST-SHARE.—Activities under this sub-
section shall be subject to the cost-sharing require-
ments of section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 
2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352). 
(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program 
established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
provide eligible entities with technical assistance re-
lating to— 
(A) identifying opportunities for energy 
storage and microgrid projects; 
(B) understanding the technical and eco-
nomic characteristics of energy storage or 
microgrid projects; 
(C) understanding financing alternatives; 
(D) permitting and siting issues; 
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(E) obtaining case studies of similar and 
successful energy storage or microgrid projects; 
(F) reviewing and obtaining computer soft-
ware for assessment, design, and operation and 
maintenance of energy storage or microgrid sys-
tems; and 
(G) understanding and utilizing the reli-
ability and resiliency benefits of energy storage 
and microgrid projects. 
(2) EXTERNAL
CONTRACTS.—In carrying out 
paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into con-
tracts with third-party experts, including engineer-
ing, finance, and insurance experts, to provide tech-
nical assistance to eligible entities relating to the ac-
tivities described in such paragraph, or other rel-
evant activities, as determined by the Secretary. 
SEC. 2123. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this part $5,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2021 through 2025. 
(b) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Not more than 5 per-
cent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) for 
each fiscal year shall be used for administrative expenses. 
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Subtitle B—Dam Safety 
SEC. 2201. HYDROELECTRIC PRODUCTION INCENTIVES 
AND EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS. 
(a) HYDROELECTRIC PRODUCTION INCENTIVES.— 
Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
15881) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (1) 
and inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) QUALIFIED HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY.— 
The term ‘qualified hydroelectric facility’ means a 
turbine or other generating device owned or solely 
operated by a non-Federal entity— 
‘‘(A) that generates hydroelectric energy 
for sale; and 
‘‘(B)(i) that is added to an existing dam or 
conduit; or 
‘‘(ii)(I) that has a generating capacity of 
not more than 10 megawatts; 
‘‘(II) for which the non-Federal entity has 
received a construction authorization from the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, if ap-
plicable; and 
‘‘(III) that is constructed in a region in 
which there is inadequate electric service, as de-
termined by the Secretary.’’; 
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(2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘10’’ and in-
serting ‘‘22’’; 
(3) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ‘‘section 
29(d)(2)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 45K(d)(2)(B)’’; 
(4) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘20’’ and in-
serting ‘‘32’’; and 
(5) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘each of the 
fiscal years 2006 through 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘each 
of fiscal years 2019 through 2036’’. 
(b) HYDROELECTRIC EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT.— 
Section 243(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 
U.S.C. 15882(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘each of the fis-
cal years 2006 through 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fis-
cal years 2019 through 2036’’. 
SEC. 2202. FERC BRIEFING ON EDENVILLE DAM AND SAN-
FORD DAM FAILURES. 
Not later than 90 days after the date on which the 
Forensic Investigation Team submits to the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission the reports on the root 
causes, and any other contributing causes, of the Edenville 
Dam and Sanford Dam failures, the Federal Energy Reg-
ulatory Commission shall conduct a briefing for, and sub-
mit a report summarizing such briefing to, the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives 
that includes— 
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(1) an explanation of the findings of the Foren-
sic Investigation Team reports on the root causes, 
and any other contributing causes, of the Edenville 
Dam and Sanford Dam failures; 
(2) a determination of whether the dam safety 
procedures of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission should be revised in light of the lessons 
learned from such reports; 
(3) a determination of whether additional safety 
inspections of dams should be required after large 
storms; 
(4) a determination of whether the safety re-
quirements and testing protocols for dams ade-
quately account for the projected effects of climate 
change and atmospheric rivers on dams; and 
(5) a determination of whether additional ac-
tions should be taken to ensure the safety of dams 
that operate without an emergency spillway. 
SEC. 2203. DAM SAFETY CONDITIONS. 
Section 10 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 803) 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(k) That the dam and other project works meet the 
Commission’s dam safety requirements and that the li-
censee shall continue to manage, operate, and maintain 
the dam and other project works in a manner that ensures 
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dam safety and public safety under the operating condi-
tions of the license.’’. 
SEC. 2204. DAM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. 
Section 15 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 808) 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(g) The Commission may issue a new license under 
this section only if the Commission determines that the 
dam and other project works covered by the license meet 
the Commission’s dam safety requirements and that the 
licensee can continue to manage, operate, and maintain 
the dam and other project works in a manner that ensures 
dam safety and public safety under the operating condi-
tions of the new license.’’. 
SEC. 2205. VIABILITY PROCEDURES. 
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall es-
tablish procedures to assess the financial viability of an 
applicant for a license under the Federal Power Act to 
meet applicable dam safety requirements and to operate 
the dam and project works under the license. 
SEC. 2206. FERC DAM SAFETY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 
WITH STATES. 
(a) TECHNICAL CONFERENCE.—Not later than April 
1, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, act-
ing through the Office of Energy Projects, shall hold a 
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technical conference with the States to discuss and provide 
information on— 
(1) dam maintenance and repair; 
(2) Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM); 
(3) climate and hydrological regional changes 
that may affect the structural integrity of dams; and 
(4) high hazard dams. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. 
(c) STATE DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘State’’ has the meaning given such term in section 3 of 
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). 
SEC. 2207. REQUIRED DAM SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS BE-
TWEEN FERC AND STATES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission, acting through 
the Office of Energy Projects, shall notify a State within 
which a project is located when— 
(1) the Commission issues a finding, following 
a dam safety inspection, that requires the licensee 
for such project to take actions to repair the dam 
and other project works that are the subject of such 
finding; 
(2) after a period of 5 years starting on the 
date a finding under paragraph (1) is issued, the li-
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censee has failed to take actions to repair the dam 
and other project works, as required by such finding; 
and 
(3) the Commission initiates a non-compliance 
proceeding or otherwise takes steps to revoke a li-
cense issued under section 4 of the Federal Power 
Act (16 U.S.C. 797) due to the failure of a licensee 
to take actions to repair a dam and other project 
works. 
(b) NOTICE UPON REVOCATION, SURRENDER, OR IM-
PLIED SURRENDER OF A LICENSE.—If the Commission 
issues an order to revoke a license or approve the sur-
render or implied surrender of a license under the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 792 et seq.), the Commission shall 
provide to the State within which the project that relates 
to such license is located— 
(1) all records pertaining to the structure and 
operation of the applicable dam and other project 
works, including, as applicable, any dam safety in-
spection reports by independent consultants, speci-
fications for required repairs or maintenance of such 
dam and other project works that have not been 
completed, and estimates of the costs for such re-
pairs or maintenance; 
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(2) all records documenting the history of main-
tenance or repair work for the applicable dam and 
other project works; 
(3) information on the age of the dam and 
other project works and the hazard classification of 
the dam and other project works; 
(4) the most recent assessment of the condition 
of the dam and other project works by the Commis-
sion; 
(5) as applicable, the most recent hydrologic in-
formation used to determine the potential maximum 
flood for the dam and other project works; and 
(6) the results of the most recent risk assess-
ment completed on the dam and other project works. 
(c) DEFINITION.—In this section: 
(1) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ 
means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 
(2) LICENSEE.—The term ‘‘licensee’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 3 of the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). 
(3) PROJECT.—The term ‘‘project’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 3 of the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). 
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SEC. 
2208. 
KLAMATH 
HYDROELECTRIC 
SETTLEMENT 
AGREEMENT TRIBAL FAIRNESS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) FACILITY.—The term ‘‘facility’’ means 1 or 
more of the following hydropower facilities (includ-
ing appurtenant works licensed to PacifiCorp) within 
the jurisdictional boundary of the Klamath Hydro-
electric Project, FERC Project No. 2082 (as appli-
cable): 
(A) Iron Gate Dam. 
(B) Copco No. 1 Dam. 
(C) Copco No. 2 Dam. 
(D) J.C. Boyle Dam. 
(2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ 
means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 
(3) 
HARMED
INDIAN
TRIBES.—The 
term 
‘‘harmed Indian Tribes’’ means— 
(A) the Klamath Tribes; and 
(B) such other Indian Tribes that are lo-
cated downstream of the Klamath Hydroelectric 
Project. 
(4) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ 
has the meaning given the term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ in 
section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu-
cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
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(5) LICENSEE.—The term ‘‘licensee’’ means the 
owner and licensee of the facility (as of the date of 
enactment of this Act). 
(b) IN GENERAL.—In light of the specific facts and 
circumstances of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement 
Agreement that anticipated dam removal to commence in 
2020, and to mitigate the historic and ongoing damages 
caused by the facility to aquatic and Tribal trust re-
sources, the Commission shall not issue any annual license 
for the facility under section 15(a)(1) of the Federal 
Power Act (16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1)) unless the Commission 
has provided harmed Indian Tribes and the States of Cali-
fornia and Oregon the opportunity to recommend terms 
and conditions under section 4(e), section 10, and section 
18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 797(e), 803, and 
811), including any conditions providing for fishways or 
fish recovery. 
(c) STUDIES.—Upon approval of an annual license 
pursuant to subsection (b), the Commission shall require 
the licensee to provide to the Commission the following: 
(1) A study describing the impacts of the facil-
ity during the previous year on instream flows, water 
use, water temperature, and water quality. 
(2) A study describing the impacts of the facil-
ity during the previous year on fish and wildlife re-
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sources, including river fisheries, reservoir fisheries, 
anadromous fish, and any marine species listed as a 
threatened species or endangered species under the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.) including Southern Resident killer whales 
(Orcinus orca). 
(3) A study describing the impacts of the facil-
ity during the previous year on sediment transport. 
(4) A study forecasting the impacts of climate 
change to power generation at the facility. 
(5) A certification from the California Depart-
ment of Water Resources, Division of Safety of 
Dams, following one or more comprehensive studies 
of the stability and safety of the facility that are 
funded by the licensee, that each element of the fa-
cility meets all current Federal and State seismic, 
stability, and safety standards and that there will be 
no significant risk of dam failure during the term of 
the license. 
(6) A report, to be made publicly available by 
the Commission, on the financial status of the facil-
ity, including— 
(A) an analysis comparing the cost of 
power generated at the facility to revenue at-
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tributable to the facility during the preceding 
year; 
(B) a projection of the cost of power gen-
erated at the facility and the revenue attrib-
utable to the facility during the 5-year period 
beginning on the date of the license; 
(C) an explanation of whether the financial 
terms of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement 
Agreement, as amended, have been met; and 
(D) a detailed description of the annual 
costs associated with the facility that are passed 
through to the ratepayers of the licensee. 
(d) EXCEPTION.—The requirements of this section 
shall not apply to any entity filing a surrender application 
as specified in the Commission’s order relating to the facil-
ity dated July 16, 2020 (172 FERC 61,062). 
(e) LEGAL CLAIMS.—Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to adversely affect any legal claims of harmed 
Indian Tribes, including claims for violations of any Exec-
utive Order pertaining to one or more Indian Tribes, any 
treaty between the United States and one or more Indian 
Tribes, or for damages caused by the facility under the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) 
or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 
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1361 et seq.). Such claims shall not be limited by any stat-
ute of limitations. 
Subtitle C—Distributed Renewable 
Energy 
SEC. 2301. DEFINITIONS. 
In this subtitle: 
(1) AUTHORITY
HAVING
JURISDICTION.—The 
term ‘‘authority having jurisdiction’’ means any 
State, county, local, or Tribal office or official with 
jurisdiction— 
(A) to issue permits; 
(B) to conduct inspections to enforce the 
requirements of a relevant code or standard; or 
(C) to approve the installation of, or the 
equipment and materials used in the installa-
tion of, qualifying distributed energy systems. 
(2) 
DISTRIBUTED
ENERGY
SYSTEM
IN-
STALLER.—The term ‘‘distributed energy system in-
staller’’ means an entity or individual— 
(A) with knowledge and skills relating to— 
(i) the construction and operation of 
the equipment used in qualifying distrib-
uted energy systems; and 
(ii) the installation of qualifying dis-
tributed energy systems; and 
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(B) that has employed safety training to 
recognize and avoid the hazards involved in con-
structing, operating, and installing qualifying 
distributed energy systems. 
(3) QUALIFYING
DISTRIBUTED
ENERGY
SYS-
TEM.—The term ‘‘qualifying distributed energy sys-
tem’’ means any equipment or materials installed in, 
on, or near a residential, commercial, or industrial 
building to support onsite or local energy use, in-
cluding— 
(A) to generate electricity from distributed 
renewable energy sources, including from— 
(i) solar photovoltaic modules or simi-
lar solar energy technologies; 
(ii) wind power systems; and 
(iii) hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cell 
systems; 
(B) to store and discharge electricity from 
batteries with a capacity of at least 2 kilowatt 
hours; 
(C) to charge a plug-in electric drive vehi-
cle at a power rate of at least 2 kilowatts; 
(D) to refuel a fuel cell electric vehicle; or 
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(E) to generate electricity from fuel cell 
systems with a capacity of at least 2 kilowatt 
hours. 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Energy. 
SEC. 2302. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM TO FACILITATE 
VOLUNTARY STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR 
LOCAL PERMITTING OF QUALIFYING DIS-
TRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consulta-
tion with trade associations and other entities representing 
distributed energy system installers and organizations rep-
resenting State, local, and Tribal governments engaged in 
permitting, shall establish and carry out a program to es-
tablish a voluntary streamlined permitting process for 
local permitting and inspection of qualifying distributed 
energy systems, in concert with relevant national con-
sensus-based codes and specifications and standards ref-
erenced therein. 
(b) ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM.—In carrying out 
the program established under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall— 
(1) facilitate the development and maintenance 
of a streamlined permitting process that includes a 
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national online permitting platform for expediting, 
standardizing, and streamlining permitting, that au-
thorities having jurisdiction may use to receive, re-
view, and approve permit applications relating to 
qualifying distributed energy systems; 
(2) establish a model expedited permit-to-build 
protocol for qualifying distributed energy systems; 
(3) provide technical assistance to authorities 
having jurisdiction on using and adopting— 
(A) the streamlined permitting process de-
scribed in paragraph (1); and 
(B) the model expedited permit-to-build 
protocol described in paragraph (2); 
(4) develop and maintain a voluntary national 
inspection protocol integrated with the national on-
line permitting system described in paragraphs (1) 
and (2) and related tools to expedite, standardize, 
and streamline the inspection of qualifying distrib-
uted energy systems, including— 
(A) by investigating the potential for using 
remote inspections; and 
(B) by investigating the potential for sam-
ple-based inspection for distributed energy sys-
tem installers with a demonstrated track record 
of high-quality work; and 
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(5) take any other action to expedite, stand-
ardize, streamline, or improve the process for per-
mitting, inspecting, or interconnecting qualifying 
distributed energy systems. 
(c) SUPPORT SERVICES.—The Secretary shall— 
(1) provide technical assistance to authorities 
having jurisdiction, any administrator of a national 
online permitting platform, government software 
providers, and any other entity determined appro-
priate by the Secretary in carrying out the activities 
described in subsection (b); and 
(2) provide such financial assistance as the Sec-
retary determines appropriate from any funds appro-
priated to carry out this subtitle. 
SEC. 2303. DISTRIBUTED ENERGY OPPORTUNITY COMMU-
NITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall recognize and 
certify certain communities as ‘‘Distributed Energy Op-
portunity Communities’’. 
(b) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may certify a 
State, local community, or Tribe as a ‘‘Distributed Energy 
Opportunity Community’’ if that State, local community, 
or Tribe has adopted and implemented the model expe-
dited permit-to-build protocol established under the pro-
gram established under section 2302. 
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(c) PROCESS.—The Secretary may confer a certifi-
cation under subsection (a) through existing programs of 
the Department of Energy. 
(d) GRANTS.—The Secretary may award competitive 
grants, using funds appropriated to the Secretary to carry 
out this subtitle, to encourage communities to adopt the 
model expedited permit-to-build protocol and the stand-
ardized inspection process established under the program 
established under section 2302. 
SEC. 2304. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this subtitle $20,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 
Subtitle D—Low-Income Solar 
SEC. 2401. GRANT PROGRAM FOR SOLAR INSTALLATIONS 
LOCATED IN, OR THAT SERVE, LOW-INCOME 
AND UNDERSERVED AREAS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) BENEFICIARY.—The term ‘‘beneficiary’’ 
means a low-income household or a low-income 
household in an underserved area. 
(2) COMMUNITY
SOLAR
FACILITY.—The term 
‘‘community solar facility’’ means a solar generating 
facility that— 
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(A) through a voluntary program, has mul-
tiple subscribers that receive financial benefits 
that are directly attributable to the facility; 
(B) has a nameplate rating of 5 megawatts 
AC or less; and 
(C) is located in the utility distribution 
service territory of subscribers. 
(3) COMMUNITY
SOLAR
SUBSCRIPTION.—The 
term ‘‘community solar subscription’’ means a share 
in the capacity, or a proportional interest in the elec-
tricity generation, of a community solar facility. 
(4) COVERED
FACILITY.—The term ‘‘covered 
facility’’ means— 
(A) a community solar facility— 
(i) that is located in an underserved 
area; or 
(ii) at least 50 percent of the capacity 
of which is reserved for low-income house-
holds; 
(B) a solar generating facility located at a 
residence of a low-income household; or 
(C) a solar generating facility located at a 
multi-family affordable housing complex. 
(5) COVERED
STATE.—The term ‘‘covered 
State’’ means a State with processes in place to en-
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sure that covered facilities deliver financial benefits 
to low-income households. 
(6) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible enti-
ty’’ means— 
(A) a nonprofit organization that provides 
services to low-income households or multi-fam-
ily affordable housing complexes; 
(B) a developer, owner, or operator of a 
community solar facility that reserves a portion 
of the capacity of the facility for subscribers 
who are members of low-income households or 
for low-income households that otherwise finan-
cially benefit from the facility; 
(C) a covered State, or political subdivision 
thereof; 
(D) an Indian Tribe or a tribally owned 
electric utility; 
(E) a Native Hawaiian community-based 
organization; 
(F) any other national or regional entity 
that has experience developing or installing 
solar generating facilities for low-income house-
holds that maximize financial benefits to those 
households; and 
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(G) an electric cooperative or municipal 
electric utility (as such terms are defined in sec-
tion 3 of the Federal Power Act). 
(7) ELIGIBLE
INSTALLATION
PROJECT.—The 
term ‘‘eligible installation project’’ means a project 
to install a covered facility in a covered State. 
(8) ELIGIBLE PLANNING PROJECT.—The term 
‘‘eligible planning project’’ means a project to carry 
out pre-installation activities for the development of 
a covered facility in a covered State. 
(9) ELIGIBLE
PROJECT.—The term ‘‘eligible 
project’’ means— 
(A) an eligible planning project; or 
(B) an eligible installation project. 
(10) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—The term ‘‘feasi-
bility study’’ means any activity to determine the 
feasibility of a specific solar generating facility, in-
cluding a customer interest assessment and a siting 
assessment, as determined by the Secretary. 
(11) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ 
means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other or-
ganized group or community, including any Alaska 
Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Cor-
poration (as defined in, or established pursuant to, 
the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 
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1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the 
special programs and services provided by the 
United States to Indians because of their status as 
Indians. 
(12) INTERCONNECTION
SERVICE.—The term 
‘‘interconnection service’’ has the meaning given 
such term in section 111(d)(15) of the Public Utility 
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 
2621(d)(15)). 
(13) LOW-INCOME
HOUSEHOLD.—The term 
‘‘low-income household’’ means that income in rela-
tion to family size which— 
(A) is at or below 200 percent of the pov-
erty level determined in accordance with criteria 
established by the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget, except that the Sec-
retary may establish a higher level if the Sec-
retary determines that such a higher level is 
necessary to carry out the purposes of this sec-
tion; 
(B) is the basis on which cash assistance 
payments have been paid during the preceding 
12-month period under titles IV and XVI of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 
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1381 et seq.) or applicable State or local law; 
or 
(C) if a State elects, is the basis for eligi-
bility for assistance under the Low-Income 
Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 
U.S.C. 8621 et seq.), provided that such basis 
is at least 200 percent of the poverty level de-
termined in accordance with criteria established 
by the Director of the Office of Management 
and Budget. 
(14) MULTI-FAMILY
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING 
COMPLEX.—The term ‘‘multi-family affordable hous-
ing complex’’ means any federally subsidized afford-
able housing complex in which at least 50 percent of 
the units are reserved for low-income households. 
(15) NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY-BASED OR-
GANIZATION.—The term ‘‘Native Hawaiian commu-
nity-based organization’’ means any organization 
that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians 
from a specific community and that assists in the 
social, cultural, and educational development of Na-
tive Hawaiians in that community. 
(16) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means 
the program established under subsection (b). 
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(17) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
means the Secretary of Energy. 
(18) SOLAR GENERATING FACILITY.—The term 
‘‘solar generating facility’’ means— 
(A) a generator that creates electricity 
from light photons; and 
(B) the accompanying hardware enabling 
that electricity to flow— 
(i) onto the electric grid; 
(ii) into a facility or structure; or 
(iii) into an energy storage device. 
(19) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each of 
the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mar-
iana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and American 
Samoa. 
(20) SUBSCRIBER.—The term ‘‘subscriber’’ 
means a person who— 
(A) owns a community solar subscription, 
or an equivalent unit or share of the capacity 
or generation of a community solar facility; or 
(B) financially benefits from a community 
solar facility, even if the person does not own 
a community solar subscription for the facility. 
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(21) UNDERSERVED AREA.—The term ‘‘under-
served area’’ means— 
(A) a geographical area with low or no 
photovoltaic solar deployment, as determined by 
the Secretary; 
(B) a geographical area that has low or no 
access to electricity, as determined by the Sec-
retary; 
(C) a geographical area with an average 
annual residential retail electricity price that 
exceeds the national average annual residential 
retail electricity price (as reported by the En-
ergy Information Agency) by 50 percent or 
more; or 
(D) trust land, as defined in section 3765 
of title 38, United States Code. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
a program to provide financial assistance to eligible enti-
ties to— 
(1) carry out planning projects that are nec-
essary to establish the feasibility, obtain required 
permits, identify beneficiaries, or secure subscribers 
to install a covered facility; or 
(2) install a covered facility for beneficiaries in 
accordance with this section. 
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(c) APPLICATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive as-
sistance under the program, an eligible entity shall 
submit to the Secretary an application at such time, 
in such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary may require. 
(2) INCLUSION
FOR
INSTALLATION
ASSIST-
ANCE.— 
(A) REQUIREMENTS.—For an eligible enti-
ty to receive assistance for a project to install 
a covered facility, the Secretary shall require 
the eligible entity to include— 
(i) information in the application that 
is sufficient to demonstrate that the eligi-
ble entity has obtained, or has the capacity 
to obtain, necessary permits, subscribers, 
access to an installation site, and any other 
items or agreements necessary to comply 
with an agreement under subsection (g)(1) 
and to complete the installation of the ap-
plicable covered facility; 
(ii) a description of the mechanism 
through which financial benefits will be 
distributed to beneficiaries or subscribers; 
and 
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(iii) an estimate of the anticipated fi-
nancial benefit for beneficiaries or sub-
scribers. 
(B) 
CONSIDERATION
OF
PLANNING 
PROJECTS.—The Secretary shall consider the 
successful completion of an eligible planning 
project pursuant to subsection (b)(1) by the eli-
gible entity to be sufficient to demonstrate the 
ability of the eligible entity to meet the require-
ments of subparagraph (A)(i). 
(d) SELECTION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In selecting eligible projects 
to receive assistance under the program, the Sec-
retary shall— 
(A) prioritize— 
(i) eligible installation projects that 
will result in the most financial benefit for 
subscribers, as determined by the Sec-
retary; 
(ii) eligible installation projects that 
will result in development of covered facili-
ties in underserved areas; and 
(iii) eligible projects that include ap-
prenticeship, job training, or community 
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participation as part of their application; 
and 
(B) ensure that such assistance is provided 
in a manner that results in eligible projects 
being carried out on a geographically diverse 
basis within and among covered States. 
(2) DETERMINATION
OF
FINANCIAL
BEN-
EFIT.—In determining the amount of financial ben-
efit for low-income households of an eligible installa-
tion project, the Secretary shall ensure that all cal-
culations for estimated household energy savings are 
based solely on electricity offsets from the applicable 
covered facility and use formulas established by the 
State or local government with jurisdiction over the 
applicable covered facility for verifiable household 
energy savings estimates that accrue to low-income 
households. 
(e) ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) FORM.—The Secretary may provide assist-
ance under the program in the form of a grant 
(which may be in the form of a rebate) or a low-in-
terest loan. 
(2) MULTIPLE
PROJECTS
FOR
SAME
FACIL-
ITY.— 
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(A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity may 
apply for assistance under the program for an 
eligible planning project and an eligible installa-
tion project for the same covered facility. 
(B) SEPARATE SELECTIONS.—Selection by 
the Secretary for assistance under the program 
of an eligible planning project does not require 
the Secretary to select for assistance under the 
program an eligible installation project for the 
same covered facility. 
(f) USE OF ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) ELIGIBLE PLANNING PROJECTS.—An eligi-
ble entity receiving assistance for an eligible plan-
ning project under the program may use such assist-
ance to pay the costs of pre-installation activities as-
sociated with an applicable covered facility, includ-
ing— 
(A) feasibility studies; 
(B) permitting; 
(C) site assessment; 
(D) on-site job training, or other commu-
nity-based activities directly associated with the 
eligible planning project; or 
(E) such other costs determined by the 
Secretary to be appropriate. 
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(2) ELIGIBLE
INSTALLATION
PROJECTS.—An 
eligible entity receiving assistance for an eligible in-
stallation project under the program may use such 
assistance to pay the costs of— 
(A) installation of a covered facility, in-
cluding costs associated with materials, permit-
ting, labor, or site preparation; 
(B) storage technology sited at a covered 
facility; 
(C) interconnection service expenses; 
(D) on-site job training, or other commu-
nity-based activities directly associated with the 
eligible installation project; 
(E) offsetting the cost of a subscription for 
a covered facility described in subparagraph (A) 
of subsection (a)(4) for subscribers that are 
members of a low income household; or 
(F) such other costs determined by the 
Secretary to be appropriate. 
(g) ADMINISTRATION.— 
(1) AGREEMENTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of re-
ceiving assistance under the program, an eligi-
ble entity shall enter into an agreement with 
the Secretary. 
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(B) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement en-
tered into under this paragraph— 
(i) shall require the eligible entity to 
maintain such records and adopt such ad-
ministrative practices as the Secretary may 
require to ensure compliance with the re-
quirements of this section and the agree-
ment; 
(ii) with respect to an eligible installa-
tion project shall require that any solar 
generating facility installed using assist-
ance provided pursuant to the agreement 
comply with local building and safety codes 
and standards; and 
(iii) shall contain such other terms as 
the Secretary may require to ensure com-
pliance with the requirements of this sec-
tion. 
(C) TERM.—An agreement under this 
paragraph shall be for a term that begins on 
the date on which the agreement is entered into 
and ends on the date that is 2 years after the 
date on which the eligible entity receives assist-
ance pursuant to the agreement, which term 
may be extended once for a period of not more 
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than 1 year if the eligible entity demonstrates 
to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such an 
extension is necessary to complete the activities 
required by the agreement. 
(2) USE OF FUNDS.—Of the funds made avail-
able to provide assistance to eligible installation 
projects under this section over the period of fiscal 
years 2021 through 2025, the Secretary shall use— 
(A) not less than 50 percent to provide as-
sistance for eligible installation projects with re-
spect to which low-income households make up 
at least 50 percent of the subscribers to the 
project; and 
(B) not more than 50 percent to provide 
assistance for eligible installation projects with 
respect to which low-income households make 
up at least 25 percent of the subscribers to the 
project. 
(3) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 120 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall publish in the Federal Register regula-
tions to carry out this section, which shall take ef-
fect on the date of publication. 
(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this sec-
tion $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 
through 2025, to remain available until expended. 
(2) AMOUNTS FOR PLANNING PROJECTS.—Of 
the amounts appropriated pursuant to this section 
over the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, 
the Secretary shall use not more than 15 percent of 
funds to provide assistance to eligible planning 
projects. 
(i) RELATIONSHIP
TO OTHER ASSISTANCE.—The 
Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, encourage eligi-
ble entities that receive assistance under this section to 
leverage such funds by seeking additional funding through 
federally or locally subsidized weatherization and energy 
efficiency programs. 
SEC. 2402. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PRO-
GRAMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 111(d) of the Public Util-
ity Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(21) COMMUNITY
SOLAR
PROGRAMS.—Each 
electric utility shall offer a community solar program 
that provides all ratepayers, including low-income 
ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to 
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such community solar program. For the purposes of 
this paragraph, the term ‘community solar program’ 
means a service provided to any electric consumer 
that the electric utility serves through which the 
value of electricity generated by a community solar 
facility may be used to offset charges billed to the 
electric consumer by the electric utility. A ‘commu-
nity solar facility’ is— 
‘‘(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allo-
cates electricity to multiple electric consumers 
of an electric utility; 
‘‘(B) connected to a local distribution of 
the electric utility; 
‘‘(C) located either on or off the property 
of the electric consumers; and 
‘‘(D) may be owned by an electric utility, 
an electric consumer, or a third party.’’. 
(b) COMPLIANCE.— 
(1) TIME LIMITATIONS.—Section 112(b) of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 
U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(8)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory 
authority (with respect to each electric utility for 
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which the State has ratemaking authority) and each 
nonregulated electric utility shall commence consid-
eration under section 111, or set a hearing date for 
consideration, with respect to the standard estab-
lished by paragraph (21) of section 111(d). 
‘‘(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory 
authority (with respect to each electric utility for 
which the State has ratemaking authority), and each 
nonregulated electric utility shall complete the con-
sideration and make the determination under section 
111 with respect to the standard established by 
paragraph (21) of section 111(d).’’. 
(2) FAILURE TO COMPLY.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Section 112(c) of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 
(16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended— 
(i) by striking ‘‘such paragraph (14)’’ 
and all that follows through ‘‘paragraphs 
(16)’’ and inserting ‘‘such paragraph (14). 
In the case of the standard established by 
paragraph (15) of section 111(d), the ref-
erence contained in this subsection to the 
date of enactment of this Act shall be 
deemed to be a reference to the date of en-
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actment of that paragraph (15). In the 
case of the standards established by para-
graphs (16)’’; and 
(ii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: ‘‘In the case of the standard estab-
lished by paragraph (21) of section 111(d), 
the reference contained in this subsection 
to the date of enactment of this Act shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the date of 
enactment of that paragraph (21).’’. 
(B) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Section 1254(b) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public 
Law 109–58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended— 
(I) by striking paragraph (2); 
and 
(II) by redesignating paragraph 
(3) as paragraph (2). 
(ii) TREATMENT.—The amendment 
made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) 
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public 
Law 109–58; 119 Stat. 971) (as in effect 
on the day before the date of enactment of 
this Act) is void, and section 112(d) of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 
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1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(d)) shall be in ef-
fect as if those amendments had not been 
enacted. 
(3) PRIOR STATE ACTIONS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Section 112 of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 
(16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(h) PRIOR STATE ACTIONS.—Subsections (b) and 
(c) shall not apply to the standard established by para-
graph (21) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric 
utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this 
subsection— 
‘‘(1) the State has implemented for the electric 
utility the standard (or a comparable standard); 
‘‘(2) the State regulatory authority for the 
State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has 
conducted a proceeding to consider implementation 
of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the 
electric utility; or 
‘‘(3) the State legislature has voted on the im-
plementation of the standard (or a comparable 
standard) for the electric utility.’’. 
(B) CROSS-REFERENCE.—Section 124 of 
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 
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1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: ‘‘In the case of the 
standard established by paragraph (21) of sec-
tion 111(d), the reference contained in this sub-
section to the date of enactment of this Act 
shall be deemed to be a reference to the date 
of enactment of that paragraph (21).’’. 
Subtitle E—Research and 
Development 
PART 1—SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 2501. DEFINITIONS. 
In this part: 
(1) The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means any of the 
following entities: 
(A) An institution of higher education. 
(B) A National Laboratory. 
(C) A Federal research agency. 
(D) A State research agency. 
(E) A nonprofit research organization. 
(F) An industrial entity or a multi-institu-
tional consortium thereof. 
(2) The term ‘‘institution of higher edu-
cation’’— 
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(A) has the meaning given such term in 
section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and 
(B) includes a minority-serving institution. 
(3) The term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ has 
the meaning given the term ‘‘eligible institution’’ in 
section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). 
(4) The term ‘‘National Laboratory’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 2(3) of the En-
ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)). 
(5) The term ‘‘photovoltaic device’’ includes 
photovoltaic cells and the electronic and electrical 
components of such devices. 
(6) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of Energy. 
SEC. 2502. SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a 
solar energy program to conduct research, development, 
demonstration, and commercial application of solar energy 
technologies. In carrying out such program, the Secretary 
shall, in accordance with subsection (b), award grants and 
enter into contracts and cooperative agreements under 
this section, and sections 2503, 2504, and 2505 for each 
of the following purposes: 
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(1) To improve the energy efficiency, siting, re-
liability, resilience, security, capacity, and environ-
mental performance of solar energy generation. 
(2) To optimize the design and adaptability of 
solar energy systems to the broadest practical range 
of geographic and atmospheric conditions. 
(3) To reduce the cost of manufacturing, instal-
lation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning 
of solar energy systems. 
(4) To create and improve conversion of solar 
energy to useful forms. 
(b) 
GRANTS, 
CONTRACTS, 
AND
COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS.— 
(1) GRANTS.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis 
to eligible entities for projects that the Secretary de-
termines would best achieve the goals of the pro-
gram. 
(2) CONTRACTS
AND
COOPERATIVE
AGREE-
MENTS.—In carrying out the program established 
under subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into 
contracts and cooperative agreements with eligible 
entities and Federal agencies for projects that the 
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Secretary determines would further the purposes of 
the program. 
(3) APPLICATION.—An entity seeking a grant 
or a contract or agreement under this part shall sub-
mit to the Secretary an application at such time, in 
such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary may require. 
(4) SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.—With respect to 
applications under paragraph (3), the Secretary 
shall give special consideration to applications from 
minority-serving institutions or a multi-institutional 
consortium which includes a minority-serving institu-
tion. 
(c) SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH SUBJECT AREAS.— 
The program established under subsection (a) shall focus 
on the research, development, demonstration, and com-
mercial application of each of the following subject areas: 
(1) Photovoltaic devices and related electronic 
components, including converters, sensors, energy 
monitors, communication and control equipment, 
and protocols. 
(2) Concentrated solar power, including solar 
thermal and concentrating solar photovoltaic tech-
nologies. 
(3) Low cost, high-quality solar energy systems. 
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(4) Low cost, thin-film solar technologies, in-
cluding the use of perovskite and cadmium telluride 
materials in solar cells. 
(5) Solar heating and cooling systems, including 
distributed solar-powered air conditioning. 
(6) Solar technology products that can be easily 
integrated into new buildings, existing buildings, ag-
ricultural and aquatic environments, and other infra-
structure. 
(7) Solar technology that is resilient to extreme 
weather events. 
(8) Solar technology products integrated into 
transportation applications in coordination with vehi-
cle technologies research and development activities 
supported by the Department of Energy. 
(9) Storage technologies to address the tran-
sience and intermittency of solar energy resources, 
including batteries, supercapacitors, and thermal 
storage. 
(10) Microgrids using solar technology. 
(11) Solar technologies enabling safe grid oper-
ating conditions, such as fast-disconnect during an 
emergency. 
(12) Distributed solar energy technologies, such 
as rooftop solar panels. 
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(13) Technologies and designs that enable a 
broad range of scales for solar power production. 
(14) Advanced solar manufacturing technologies 
and best practices, including— 
(A) materials and processes; 
(B) development of industry standards; 
(C) design and integration practices; and 
(D) optimized packaging methods and new 
device designs. 
(15) Advanced analytic and computing capabili-
ties for better modeling and simulations of solar en-
ergy systems. 
(16) Electrical grid integration, including— 
(A) integration of solar technologies into 
smart grid, transmission, and distribution; 
(B) coordination of solar with other dis-
tributed and large-scale energy resources; 
(C) electrical power smoothing; 
(D) microgrid integration; 
(E) community solar; 
(F) solar resource forecasting; 
(G) regional and national electric system 
balancing and long distance transmission op-
tions, including direct current and super-
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conducting transmission and long-term storage 
options; 
(H) ways to address system operations 
over minutes, hours, days, weeks, and seasons 
with respect to the full range of project scales; 
and 
(I) electric grid security, including cyber 
and physical security. 
(17) Non-hardware and information-based ad-
vances in solar energy system siting, design, installa-
tion, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. 
(18) Solar energy technology as a part of strat-
egies commonly referred to as ‘‘behind-the-meter 
strategies’’, including with respect to electricity gen-
eration, load, energy efficiency, controls, storage, 
and electric vehicles. 
(19) Methods to reduce the total volume of 
water used in the manufacture, construction, oper-
ation, and maintenance of solar energy technologies. 
(20) Siting of solar energy on previously dis-
turbed lands, including landfills, former mines, and 
other areas requiring environmental management. 
(21) Durable, low-cost solar-powered sensors, 
equipment, and machinery for off-grid use, with spe-
cial consideration for agricultural applications, such 
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as solar powered smart agricultural monitoring and 
irrigation systems. 
(22) Other subject areas determined by the Sec-
retary. 
(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKFORCE DE-
VELOPMENT.—In carrying out the program established 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall also conduct, for 
purposes of supporting technical, non-hardware, and infor-
mation-based advances in solar energy systems develop-
ment and operations, including activities expanding access 
to solar energy for low-income and disadvantaged individ-
uals and communities— 
(1) technical assistance and analysis activities 
with eligible entities; and 
(2) workforce development and training activi-
ties, including— 
(A) activities that support the dissemina-
tion of standards and best practices for ena-
bling solar power production; and 
(B) through the use of proven techniques 
to expand the number of individuals from 
underrepresented groups pursuing and attain-
ing skills relevant to solar energy. 
(e) PROGRAM TARGETS.—The program established 
under subsection (a) shall address near-term (up to 2 
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years), mid-term (up to 7 years), and long-term (up to 
15 years) challenges to the advancement of solar energy 
systems. 
(f) SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY.—Each entity receiv-
ing a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this 
section shall endeavor, in carrying out activities under 
such grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, to incor-
porate, where appropriate, sustainable and green chem-
istry and engineering principles, practices, and methodolo-
gies. 
(g) WILDLIFE IMPACT MITIGATION.—In carrying out 
the program established under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall support wildlife impact mitigation technologies 
and strategies, including the use of distributed solar tech-
nologies, to avoid, minimize, and offset the potential nega-
tive impacts of solar energy systems on wildlife, including 
bird species, habitat, and local flora and fauna. 
(h) STEWARDSHIP OF NATIONAL LABORATORY RE-
SOURCES.—In awarding grants and entering into con-
tracts and cooperative agreements under this part, the 
Secretary shall steward relevant capabilities and programs 
of the National Laboratories. 
(i) CONFORMING REPEALS.—The following provi-
sions of law are hereby repealed: 
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(1) The Solar Energy Research, Development, 
and Demonstration Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5551 et 
seq.), except for section 10. 
(2) The Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, 
Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 (42 
U.S.C. 5581 et seq.). 
(3) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 4(a) of 
the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tech-
nology Competitiveness Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 
12003(a)). 
(4) Subparagraph (A) of section 931(a)(2) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
16231(a)(2)). 
(5) Sections 606 and 607 of the Energy Inde-
pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 
17174 and 17175). 
(j) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of con-
tents in section 1 of the Energy Independence and Secu-
rity Act of 2007 is amended by striking the items relating 
to sections 606 and 607. 
SEC. 2503. SOLAR ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under section 2502(a), the Secretary shall award 
grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible 
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entities for demonstration projects to advance the develop-
ment of solar energy technologies and systems production. 
(b) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that— 
(1) are located in geographically diverse regions 
of the United States; 
(2) can be replicated in a variety of regions and 
climates; 
(3) demonstrate technologies that address 
intermittency, variability, storage challenges, behind- 
the-meter operations, and independent operational 
capability; 
(4) coordinate solar technologies with other dis-
tributed and large-scale energy resources; 
(5) facilitate identification of optimum ap-
proaches among competing solar energy tech-
nologies; 
(6) include business commercialization plans 
that have the potential for production of solar en-
ergy equipment at high volumes; 
(7) support the development of advanced manu-
facturing technologies that have the potential to im-
prove United States competitiveness in the inter-
national solar energy manufacturing sector; 
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(8) provide the greatest potential to reduce en-
ergy costs, as well as promote accessibility and com-
munity 
implementation 
of 
demonstrated 
tech-
nologies, for consumers; 
(9) increase disclosure and transparency of in-
formation to all market participants to help in mak-
ing optimal decisions; 
(10) promote overall electric infrastructure reli-
ability, security, and resilience should grid functions 
be disrupted or damaged; 
(11) promote solar energy in low-income com-
munities and those disproportionately burdened by 
environmental pollution; and 
(12) satisfy any other criteria that the Sec-
retary determines appropriate. 
(c) USE OF FUNDS.—Grants under this section may 
be used, to the extent that funding is not otherwise avail-
able through other Federal programs or power purchase 
agreements, for— 
(1) any necessary site engineering study; 
(2) an economic assessment of site-specific con-
ditions; 
(3) appropriate feasibility studies to determine 
whether the demonstration can be replicated; 
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(4) installation of equipment, service, and sup-
port; 
(5) operation for at least the minimum amount 
of time required to fully assess the project’s results 
and objectives, as determined by a peer-reviewed 
process; and 
(6) validation of technical, economic, and envi-
ronmental assumptions and documentation of les-
sons learned. 
(d) SOLICITATION.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter, 
the Secretary shall conduct a national solicitation for ap-
plications for grants under this section. 
SEC. 2504. NEXT GENERATION SOLAR ENERGY MANUFAC-
TURING INITIATIVE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under section 2502(a), the Secretary shall con-
duct research, development, demonstration, and commer-
cial application projects, in accordance with section 
2502(b), to advance new solar energy manufacturing tech-
nologies and techniques, including those that manufacture 
solar cells, hardware, and enabling devices. 
(b) STRATEGIC VISION REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September 1, 
2021, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
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on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources of the Senate, and any other commit-
tees of Congress deemed appropriate by the Sec-
retary a report on the results of a study that exam-
ines the viable market opportunities available for 
solar energy technology manufacturing in the United 
States, including solar cells, hardware, and enabling 
technologies. 
(2) 
REPORT
REQUIREMENTS.—The 
report 
under paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) a description of— 
(i) the ability to competitively manu-
facture solar technology in the United 
States, including the manufacture of— 
(I) new and advanced materials, 
such as cells made with new, cost-ef-
fective, high efficiency materials; 
(II) solar module equipment and 
enabling technologies, including smart 
inverters, sensors, and tracking equip-
ment; 
(III) innovative solar module de-
signs and applications, including those 
that can directly integrate with new 
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and existing buildings and other infra-
structure; and 
(IV) other research areas as de-
termined by the Secretary; and 
(ii) opportunities and barriers within 
the United States and international solar 
energy technology supply chains; 
(B) policy recommendations for enhancing 
solar energy technology manufacturing in the 
United States; and 
(C) an aggressive 10-year target and plan, 
beginning in 2022, to enhance the competitive-
ness of solar energy technology manufacturing 
in the United States. 
(c) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying out 
the research, development, demonstration, and commercial 
application activities under this section, to the extent prac-
ticable, the Secretary shall follow the recommendations in-
cluded in the report under subsection (b) and award 
grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agree-
ments for solar energy manufacturing projects that— 
(1) reduce capital expenditures or provide 
lower-cost manufacturing options; 
(2) eliminate manufacturing process steps; 
(3) reduce energy, water, and material inputs; 
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(4) establish alternative supply chains for mate-
rials and components; and 
(5) take advantage of rapid prototyping, small 
batch manufacturing, and roll-to-roll processing. 
(d) PROGRAM EVALUATION.—Beginning not later 
than 3 years after the completion of the report under sub-
section (b), and every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary 
shall provide, and make available to the public and the 
relevant authorizing and appropriations committees of 
Congress, an independent review of the program author-
ized under this section to evaluate its progress toward 
meeting the policy recommendations and targets deter-
mined in the report. 
SEC. 2505. PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE RECYCLING RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under section 2502(a), the Secretary shall con-
duct research, development, demonstration, and commer-
cial application projects, in accordance with section 
2502(b), to advance innovative and practical approaches 
to increase reuse and recycling of photovoltaic devices. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The Secretary shall award grants 
and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements under 
subsection (a) for projects that address— 
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(1) technology to increase the efficiency of pho-
tovoltaic device recycling and maximize the recovery 
of valuable raw materials for use in new products 
while minimizing the life-cycle environmental im-
pacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and water 
usage; 
(2) expanded uses for materials from recycled 
photovoltaic devices; 
(3) development and demonstration of environ-
mentally responsible alternatives to the use of haz-
ardous materials in photovoltaic devices and the pro-
duction of such devices; 
(4) development of methods to separate and re-
move hazardous materials from photovoltaic devices 
and to recycle or dispose of those materials in a safe 
and low-cost manner; 
(5) product design and construction to facilitate 
disassembly and recycling of photovoltaic devices; 
(6) tools and methods to aid in assessing the 
environmental impacts of the production of photo-
voltaic devices and photovoltaic device recycling and 
disposal; 
(7) product design and construction and other 
tools and techniques to extend the life cycle of pho-
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tovoltaic devices, including methods to promote their 
safe reuse; and 
(8) strategies to increase consumer acceptance 
and practice of recycling of photovoltaic devices. 
(c) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible entity seeking a 
grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this sec-
tion shall submit to the Secretary an application that in-
cludes a description of— 
(1) the project that will be undertaken and the 
contributions of each participating entity; and 
(2) the applicability of the project to increasing 
reuse and recycling of photovoltaic devices with the 
least environmental impacts as measured by life- 
cycle analyses, and the potential for incorporating 
the research results into industry practice. 
(d) DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS.—The Secretary 
shall publish the results of projects supported under this 
section through— 
(1) development of best practices or training 
materials for use in the photovoltaics manufacturing, 
design, installation, refurbishing, disposal, or recy-
cling industries; 
(2) dissemination at industry conferences; 
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(3) coordination with information dissemination 
programs relating to recycling of electronic devices 
in general; 
(4) demonstration projects; and 
(5) educational materials for the public pro-
duced in conjunction with State, Tribal, and local 
governments or nonprofit organizations on the prob-
lems and solutions related to reuse and recycling of 
photovoltaic devices. 
(e) PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS PHYSICAL PROP-
ERTY DATABASE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September 1, 
2022, the Secretary shall establish a comprehensive 
physical property database of materials for use in 
photovoltaic devices. Such database shall include— 
(A) identification of materials used in pho-
tovoltaic devices; 
(B) a list of commercially available 
amounts of these materials and their country of 
origin; 
(C) amounts of these materials projected 
to be available through mining or recycling of 
photovoltaic and other electronic devices; and 
(D) a list of other significant uses for each 
of these materials. 
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(2) PRIORITIES.—Not later than September 1, 
2021, the Secretary, working with private industry, 
shall develop a plan to establish priorities and re-
quirements for the database under this subsection, 
including the protection of proprietary information, 
trade secrets, and other confidential business infor-
mation. 
(3) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall co-
ordinate with the Director of the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology, the Administrator of 
the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ad-
ministrator of the Department of Interior to facili-
tate the incorporation of the database under this 
subsection with any existing database for materials 
involved in electronic manufacturing and recycling. 
SEC. 2506. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this part— 
(1) $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; 
(2) $463,050,000 for fiscal year 2022; 
(3) $486,202,500 for fiscal year 2023; 
(4) $510,512,625 for fiscal year 2024; and 
(5) $536,038,257 for fiscal year 2025. 
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PART 2—WIND ENERGY RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 2521. DEFINITIONS. 
In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means any of the 
following entities: 
(A) An institution of higher education. 
(B) A National Laboratory. 
(C) A Federal research agency. 
(D) A State research agency. 
(E) A nonprofit research organization. 
(F) An industrial entity or a multi-institu-
tional consortium thereof. 
(2) The term ‘‘energy critical material’’ means 
any of a class of non-fuel materials that have a high 
risk of a supply disruption and are critical to one or 
more existing or new, energy-related technologies 
such that a substantial supply disruption of such 
material would significantly inhibit large-scale de-
ployment of technologies that produce, transmit, 
store, or conserve energy. 
(3) The term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ 
has the meaning given such term in section 101 of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1001). 
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(4) The term ‘‘National Laboratory’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 2(3) of the En-
ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)). 
(5) The term ‘‘supersized turbine’’ means a 12 
megawatt or greater wind turbine, typically with a 
tower height greater than 140 meters and blades 
greater than 75 meters. 
SEC. 2522. WIND ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy (in this 
part, referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall carry out a pro-
gram to conduct research, development, demonstration, 
and commercial application of wind energy technologies. 
In carrying out such program and in accordance with sub-
section (b), the Secretary shall award grants and enter 
into contracts and cooperative agreements under this sec-
tion and sections 2523, 2524, and 2525 for each of the 
following purposes: 
(1) To improve the energy efficiency, reliability, 
resilience, security, and capacity of wind energy gen-
eration. 
(2) To optimize the design and control of wind 
energy systems for the broadest practical range of 
geographic and atmospheric conditions. 
(3) To reduce the cost and risk of siting, per-
mitting, construction, operation, maintenance, and 
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decommissioning of wind energy systems, including 
strategies and technologies to reduce environmental 
and community impacts, including research and de-
velopment that reduces impacts on existing ocean 
uses and increases coordination between offshore 
wind and existing users, including the commercial 
fishing industry, improve grid integration, and re-
duce regulatory barriers. 
(4) To improve materials, engineering, and 
manufacturing processes for turbines, including 
supersized turbines. 
(5) To optimize wind plant performance and in-
tegration within hybrid energy systems to enhance 
cost efficiency and electric grid stability and resil-
ience. 
(b) 
GRANTS, 
CONTRACTS, 
AND
COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS.— 
(1) GRANTS.—In carrying out the program, the 
Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, 
merit-reviewed basis to eligible entities for projects 
that the Secretary determines would best achieve the 
goals of the program. 
(2) CONTRACTS
AND
COOPERATIVE
AGREE-
MENTS.—In carrying out the program, the Secretary 
may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements 
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with eligible entities and Federal agencies for 
projects that the Secretary determines would further 
the purposes of the program. 
(3) APPLICATION.—An entity seeking funding 
or a contract or agreement under this subsection 
shall submit to the Secretary an application at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion as the Secretary may require. 
(c) WIND ENERGY RESEARCH SUBJECT AREAS.— 
The program established under subsection (a) shall focus 
on the research, development, demonstration, and com-
mercial application of each of the following subject areas: 
(1) Wind power plant siting, performance, and 
operations including— 
(A) wind flows and turbine-to-turbine 
interactions; 
(B) energy conversion potential; 
(C) turbine and wind plant control para-
digms; 
(D) turbine and wind plant security; 
(E) turbine components; 
(F) integrated hybrid plant systems; 
(G) wind energy siting and its effects on 
wildlife and habitat; and 
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(H) siting of wind energy on previously 
disturbed lands, including landfills, former 
mines, and other areas requiring environmental 
management. 
(2) New materials and designs related to 
blades, rotors, towers and drivetrains including— 
(A) higher tip speed rotor designs; 
(B) low noise rotor designs; 
(C) advanced drivetrain and generator con-
cepts; 
(D) modular construction and onsite or 
near-site manufacturing and assembly tech-
niques; 
(E) sustainable and recyclable materials 
and manufacturing systems; 
(F) supersized turbine design and installa-
tion approaches; 
(G) lightweight materials; and 
(H) materials and designs that reduce the 
need for and use of energy critical materials. 
(3) Offshore wind-specific projects including— 
(A) fixed and floating substructure con-
cepts, including technologies and strategies to 
minimize potential acoustic disturbances to ma-
rine species; 
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(B) projects to assess and mitigate the im-
pacts of hurricane wind flow, freshwater ice, 
and other United States-specific conditions; 
(C) innovative operations and maintenance 
strategies; 
(D) analysis of offshore meteorological, ge-
ological, biological, and oceanographic data col-
lection; 
(E) offshore infrastructure monitoring; 
and 
(F) analysis of corrosion and fatigue for 
the purpose of extending the design life of off-
shore wind turbine substructures. 
(4) Recycling and reuse of wind energy compo-
nents, with special consideration for the recovery 
and reuse of energy critical materials, in coordina-
tion with the program under title X of the Clean 
Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. 
(5) Wind power forecasting and atmospheric 
measurement systems, including for turbines and 
plant systems of varying height. 
(6) Distributed wind-specific projects, includ-
ing— 
(A) cost-effective turbine designs, compo-
nents, and manufacturing; and 
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(B) microgrid applications. 
(7) Advanced transportation mechanisms for 
wind turbine components. 
(8) Transformational technologies for har-
nessing wind energy, including airborne wind energy 
concepts. 
(9) Methods to extend the operational lifetime 
of onshore and offshore wind turbines and systems. 
(10) Storage technologies to address the tran-
sience and intermittency of wind energy resources. 
(11) Modeling and simulation tools to more effi-
ciently design, site, permit, manufacture, construct, 
operate, maintain, and decommission wind energy 
systems. 
(12) Other research areas as determined by the 
Secretary. 
(d) REPORT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall submit to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate a report on the potential for, 
and technical viability of, airborne wind energy sys-
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tems to provide a significant source of energy in the 
United States. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The report under paragraph 
(1) shall include a summary of research, develop-
ment, demonstration, and commercial application 
needs, including an estimate of Federal funding re-
quirements, to further examine and validate the 
technical and economic viability of airborne wind en-
ergy concepts over the 10-year period beginning on 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(e) COORDINATION.—To the maximum extent prac-
ticable, the Secretary shall coordinate activities under the 
program established under subsection (a) with other rel-
evant programs and capabilities of the Department of En-
ergy and other Federal research programs. 
(f) CONFORMING REPEALS.— 
(1) Section 931(a)(2) of the Energy Policy Act 
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16231(a)(2)) is amended by 
striking subparagraph (B) and redesignating sub-
paragraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) 
through (C). 
(2) Section 4(a) of the Renewable Energy and 
Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act 
of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 12003(a)) is amended by strik-
ing paragraph (1). 
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SEC. 2523. WIND ENERGY DEMONSTRATION AND VALIDA-
TION PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under section 2522(a), the Secretary shall award 
grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible 
entities to support activities that demonstrate and validate 
new wind energy technologies with the potential to be cost- 
competitive for land-based, offshore, and distributed appli-
cations. 
(b) APPLICATION.—An eligible entity seeking a grant 
under this section shall submit an application in such form 
and manner as the Secretary may prescribe and that con-
tains— 
(1) a certification that any demonstration or 
validation project carried out using grant funds 
are— 
(A) conducted in collaboration with indus-
try and, as appropriate, with institutions of 
higher education and other Federal research 
programs; and 
(B) of sufficient size and geographic diver-
sity to measure wind energy system perform-
ance under the full productive range of wind 
conditions in the United States; and 
(2) such other information as the Secretary 
may require. 
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(c) FACILITY FOR HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM RE-
SEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.—In carrying 
out the program established under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall support a facility to conduct research, develop-
ment, demonstration, and commercial application projects 
for wind turbines and plants in hybrid energy systems that 
incorporate diverse generation sources, loads, and storage 
technologies. 
(d) OFFSHORE RESEARCH FACILITY.—In carrying 
out the program established under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall establish a facility to conduct research, devel-
opment, demonstration, and commercial application 
projects for ocean and atmospheric resource characteriza-
tion relevant to offshore wind energy development in co-
ordination with the ocean and atmospheric science com-
munities. The facility shall be an offshore area used to 
evaluate, test, and advance atmospheric, oceanic, biologic, 
and geologic monitoring technologies that improve off-
shore wind energy development, including the generation 
of benchmark data sets for testing offshore wind energy 
technologies and informing how such technologies can be 
financed, insured, and regulated. 
(e) OFFSHORE SUPPORT STRUCTURE TESTING FA-
CILITY.—In carrying out the program established under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall create a facility to con-
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duct research, development, demonstration, and commer-
cial application projects for large-scale and full-scale off-
shore wind energy support structure components and sys-
tems. 
SEC. 2524. WIND ENERGY INCUBATOR FUNDING. 
In carrying out the program established under section 
2522(a), the Secretary shall support, in accordance with 
section 2522(b), incubators advancing innovative tech-
nologies that are not represented in a significant way in— 
(1) the portfolio of wind energy research activi-
ties carried out by the Department of Energy as of 
the date of the enactment of this Act; or 
(2) technology roadmaps used by the Depart-
ment of Energy as of such date of enactment. 
SEC. 2525. MITIGATING REGULATORY AND MARKET BAR-
RIERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the program es-
tablished under section 2522(a), the Secretary shall re-
search, develop, test, and evaluate, in accordance with sec-
tion 2522(b), ways to reduce regulatory and market bar-
riers to the widespread adoption of wind power, includ-
ing— 
(1) grid transmission and integration chal-
lenges; and 
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(2) siting and permitting issues associated with 
the potential impacts of wind power systems on wild-
life, radar systems (including for air traffic control, 
air defense, and weather detection), local commu-
nities, military operations, and airspace. 
(b) WILDLIFE IMPACT MITIGATION.—In carrying out 
the activities described in subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall support the research, development, demonstration, 
and commercial application of wildlife impact mitigation 
technologies or strategies to avoid, minimize, and offset 
the potential impacts of wind energy facilities on— 
(1) bald and golden eagles; 
(2) bat species; 
(3) marine wildlife; and 
(4) other sensitive species and habitats. 
(c) EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.—In carrying out 
the activities described in subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall support education and outreach activities, with a 
focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities, to 
disseminate information and promote public under-
standing of wind technologies and the wind energy work-
force, including through the Collegiate Wind Competition. 
(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKFORCE DE-
VELOPMENT.—In carrying out the program established 
under section 2522(a), the Secretary shall also conduct, 
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for purposes of supporting technical, non-hardware, and 
information based advances in wind energy systems’ devel-
opment and operation, including activities expanding ac-
cess to wind energy for low-income individuals and dis-
advantaged individuals and communities— 
(1) technical assistance and analysis activities 
with eligible entities; and 
(2) workforce development and training activi-
ties, including— 
(A) activities that support the dissemina-
tion of standards and best practices for ena-
bling wind power production; and 
(B) through the use of proven techniques 
to expand the number of individuals from 
underrepresented groups pursuing and attain-
ing skills relevant to wind energy. 
SEC. 2526. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this part— 
(1) $163,800,000 for fiscal year 2021; 
(2) $171,990,000 for fiscal year 2022; 
(3) $180,589,500 for fiscal year 2023; 
(4) $189,618,975 for fiscal year 2024; and 
(5) $199,099,923 for fiscal year 2025. 
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PART 3—ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 2541. DEFINITIONS. 
Section 612 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17191) is amended— 
(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(1) ENGINEERED.—When referring to en-
hanced geothermal systems, the term ‘engineered’ 
means designed to access subsurface heat, including 
stimulation and nonstimulation technologies to ad-
dress one or more of the following issues: 
‘‘(A) Lack of effective permeability, poros-
ity or open fracture connectivity within the heat 
reservoir. 
‘‘(B) Insufficient contained geofluid in the 
heat reservoir. 
‘‘(C) A low average geothermal gradient 
which necessitates deeper drilling, or the use of 
alternative heat sources or heat generation 
processes.’’; 
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through 
(7) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively; 
(3) by adding after paragraph (1) the following: 
‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible en-
tity’ means any of the following entities: 
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‘‘(A) An institution of higher education. 
‘‘(B) A National laboratory. 
‘‘(C) A Federal research agency. 
‘‘(D) A State research agency. 
‘‘(E) A nonprofit research organization. 
‘‘(F) An industrial entity. 
‘‘(G) A consortium of 2 or more entities 
described in subparagraphs (A) through (F).’’; 
and 
(4) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(9) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— 
The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101 of the High-
er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1001).’’. 
SEC. 2542. HYDROTHERMAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT. 
Section 613 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17192) is amended to read as 
follows: 
‘‘SEC. 613. HYDROTHERMAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a 
program of research, development, demonstration, and 
commercial application for geothermal energy production 
from hydrothermal systems. 
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‘‘(b) PROGRAMS.—The program authorized in sub-
section (a) shall include the following: 
‘‘(1) ADVANCED
HYDROTHERMAL
RESOURCE 
TOOLS.—The research and development of advanced 
geologic tools to assist in locating hydrothermal re-
sources, and to increase the reliability of site charac-
terization, including the development of new imaging 
and sensing technologies and techniques to assist in 
prioritization of targets for characterization; 
‘‘(2) 
EXPLORATORY
DRILLING
FOR
GEO-
THERMAL RESOURCES.—The demonstration of ad-
vanced technologies and techniques of siting and ex-
ploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a va-
riety of geologic settings, carried out in collaboration 
with industry partners that will assist in the acquisi-
tion of high quality data sets relevant for hydro-
thermal subsurface characterization activities.’’. 
SEC. 2543. GENERAL GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
Section 614 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17193) is amended to read as 
follows: 
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‘‘SEC. 614. GENERAL GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
‘‘(a) SUBSURFACE COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS.— 
The Secretary shall support a program of research, devel-
opment, demonstration, and commercial application of 
components and systems capable of withstanding geo-
thermal environments and necessary to develop, produce, 
and monitor geothermal reservoirs and produce geo-
thermal energy. 
‘‘(b) ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS.—The Secretary 
shall— 
‘‘(1) support a program of research, develop-
ment, demonstration, and commercial application of 
technologies and practices designed to mitigate or 
preclude potential adverse environmental impacts of 
geothermal energy development, production or use; 
and 
‘‘(2) support a research program to identify po-
tential environmental impacts, including induced 
seismicity, and environmental benefits of geothermal 
energy development, production, and use, and ensure 
that the program described in paragraph (1) ad-
dresses such impacts, including water use and ef-
fects on groundwater and local hydrology; 
‘‘(3) support a program of research to compare 
the potential environmental impacts and environ-
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mental benefits identified as part of the develop-
ment, production, and use of geothermal energy with 
the potential emission reductions of greenhouse 
gases gained by geothermal energy development, 
production, and use; and 
‘‘(4) in carrying out this section, the Secretary 
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult 
with relevant federal agencies, including the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency. 
‘‘(c) RESERVOIR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE.—The 
Secretary shall support a program of research, develop-
ment, and demonstration of reservoir thermal energy stor-
age, emphasizing cost-effective improvements through 
deep direct use engineering, design, and systems research. 
‘‘(d) OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER INITIA-
TIVE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sup-
port an initiative among the Office of Fossil Energy, 
the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En-
ergy, and the private sector to research, develop, and 
demonstrate relevant advanced technologies and op-
eration techniques used in the oil and gas sector for 
use in geothermal energy development. 
‘‘(2) PRIORITIES.—In carrying out paragraph 
(1), the Secretary shall prioritize technologies with 
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the greatest potential to significantly increase the 
use and lower the cost of geothermal energy in the 
United States, including the cost and speed of geo-
thermal drilling surface technologies, and well con-
struction. 
‘‘(e) COPRODUCTION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND 
MINERALS PRODUCTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
INITIATIVE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry 
out a research and development initiative under 
which the Secretary shall award grants to dem-
onstrate the coproduction of critical minerals from 
geothermal resources. 
‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An award made under 
paragraph (1) shall— 
‘‘(A) improve the cost effectiveness of re-
moving minerals from geothermal brines as part 
of the coproduction process; 
‘‘(B) increase recovery rates of the tar-
geted mineral commodity; 
‘‘(C) decrease water use and other environ-
mental impacts, as determined by the Sec-
retary; and 
‘‘(D) demonstrate a path to commercial vi-
ability. 
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‘‘(f) FLEXIBLE OPERATIONS.—The Secretary shall 
support a research initiative on flexible operation of geo-
thermal power plants. 
‘‘(g) HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEMS.—The Secretary 
shall identify opportunities for joint research, develop-
ment, and demonstration programs between geothermal 
systems and other energy generation or storage systems.’’. 
SEC. 2544. ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
Section 615 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17194) is amended to read as 
follows: 
‘‘SEC. 615. ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall support a 
program of research, development, demonstration, and 
commercial application for enhanced geothermal systems, 
including the programs described in subsection (b). 
‘‘(b) ENHANCED
GEOTHERMAL
SYSTEMS
TECH-
NOLOGIES.—In collaboration with industry partners, insti-
tutions of higher education, and the national laboratories, 
the Secretary shall support a program of research, devel-
opment, demonstration, and commercial application of the 
technologies to achieve higher efficiency and lower cost en-
hanced geothermal systems, including— 
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‘‘(1) reservoir stimulation; 
‘‘(2) drilled, non-stimulated (e.g. closed-loop) 
reservoir technologies; 
‘‘(3) reservoir characterization, monitoring, and 
modeling and understanding of the surface area and 
volume of fractures; 
‘‘(4) stress and fracture mapping including real 
time monitoring and modeling; 
‘‘(5) tracer development; 
‘‘(6) three and four-dimensional seismic imag-
ing and tomography; 
‘‘(7) well placement and orientation; 
‘‘(8) long-term reservoir management; 
‘‘(9) drilling technologies, methods, and tools; 
‘‘(10) improved exploration tools; 
‘‘(11) zonal isolation; and 
‘‘(12) understanding induced seismicity risks 
from reservoir engineering and stimulation. 
‘‘(c) FRONTIER OBSERVATORY FOR RESEARCH IN 
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY.—The Secretary shall support the 
establishment and construction of up to 3 field research 
sites, which shall each be known as a ‘Frontier Observ-
atory for Research in Geothermal Energy’ or ‘FORGE’ 
site to develop, test, and enhance techniques and tools for 
enhanced geothermal energy. 
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‘‘(1) DUTIES.—The Secretary shall— 
‘‘(A) award grants in support of research 
and development projects focused on advanced 
monitoring technologies, new technologies and 
approaches for implementing multi-zone stimu-
lations, nonstimulation techniques, and dynamic 
reservoir modeling that incorporates all avail-
able high-fidelity characterization data; and 
‘‘(B) seek opportunities to coordinate ef-
forts and share information with domestic and 
international partners engaged in research and 
development of geothermal systems and related 
technology, 
including 
coordination 
between 
FORGE sites. 
‘‘(2) SITE SELECTION.—Of the FORGE sites 
referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(A) consider applications through a com-
petitive, merit-reviewed process, from National 
Laboratories, multi-institutional collaborations, 
institutes of higher education and other appro-
priate entities best suited to provide national 
leadership on geothermal related issues and 
perform the duties enumerated under this sub-
section; and 
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‘‘(B) prioritize existing field sites and fa-
cilities with capabilities relevant to the duties 
enumerated under this subsection. 
‘‘(3) EXISTING FORGE SITES.—A FORGE site 
already in existence on the date of enactment of this 
Act may continue to receive support. 
‘‘(4) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be 
appropriated under section 623, there shall be made 
available to the Secretary to carry out the FORGE 
activities under this paragraph— 
‘‘(A) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; 
‘‘(B) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; 
‘‘(C) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; 
‘‘(D) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; 
and 
‘‘(E) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. 
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall con-
sider the balance between funds dedicated to con-
struction and operations and research activities to 
reflect the state of site development. 
‘‘(d) ENHANCED
GEOTHERMAL
SYSTEMS
DEM-
ONSTRATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of 
enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collabo-
ration with industry partners, institutions of higher 
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education, and the national laboratories, shall sup-
port an initiative for demonstration of enhanced geo-
thermal systems for power production or direct use. 
‘‘(2) PROJECTS.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Under the initiative 
described in paragraph (1), demonstration 
projects shall be carried out in locations that 
are commercially viable for enhanced geo-
thermal systems development, while also consid-
ering environmental impacts to the maximum 
extent practicable, as determined by the Sec-
retary. 
‘‘(B) 
REQUIREMENTS.—Demonstration 
projects under subparagraph (A) shall— 
‘‘(i) collectively demonstrate— 
‘‘(I) different geologic settings, 
such as hot sedimentary aquifers, lay-
ered geologic systems, supercritical 
systems, and basement rock systems; 
and 
‘‘(II) a variety of development 
techniques, including open hole and 
cased hole completions, differing well 
orientations, and stimulation and non-
stimulation mechanisms; and 
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‘‘(ii) to the extent practicable, use ex-
isting sites where subsurface characteriza-
tion or geothermal energy integration anal-
ysis has been conducted. 
‘‘(C) 
EASTERN
DEMONSTRATION.—Not 
fewer than 1 of the demonstration projects car-
ried out under subparagraph (A) shall be lo-
cated an area east of the Mississippi that is 
suitable for enhanced geothermal demonstration 
for power, heat, or a combination of power and 
heat.’’. 
SEC. 2545. GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS AND DIRECT USE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title VI of the Energy Independ-
ence and Security Act of 2007 is amended by inserting 
after section 616 (42 U.S.C. 17195) the following: 
‘‘SEC. 616A. GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS AND DIRECT USE 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 
‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 
‘‘(1) to improve the understanding of related 
earth sciences, components, processes, and systems 
used for geothermal heat pumps and the direct use 
of geothermal energy; and 
‘‘(2) to increase the energy efficiency, lower the 
cost, increase the use, and improve and demonstrate 
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the effectiveness of geothermal heat pumps and the 
direct use of geothermal energy. 
‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY.— 
The term ‘direct use of geothermal energy’ means 
geothermal systems that use water directly or 
through a heat exchanger to provide— 
‘‘(A) heating and cooling to buildings, com-
mercial districts, residential communities, and 
large municipal, or industrial projects; or 
‘‘(B) heat required for industrial processes, 
agriculture, aquaculture, and other facilities. 
‘‘(2) ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA.—The 
term ‘economically distressed area’ means an area 
described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and 
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 
3161(a)). 
‘‘(3) GEOTHERMAL
HEAT
PUMP.—The term 
‘geothermal heat pump’ means a system that pro-
vides heating and cooling by exchanging heat from 
shallow geology, groundwater, or surface water 
using— 
‘‘(A) a closed loop system, which transfers 
heat by way of buried or immersed pipes that 
contain a mix of water and working fluid; or 
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‘‘(B) an open loop system, which circulates 
ground or surface water directly into the build-
ing and returns the water to the same aquifer 
or surface water source. 
‘‘(c) PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sup-
port within the Geothermal Technologies Office a 
program of research, development, and demonstra-
tion for geothermal heat pumps and the direct use 
of geothermal energy. 
‘‘(2) AREAS.—The program under paragraph 
(1) may include research, development, demonstra-
tion, and commercial application of— 
‘‘(A) geothermal ground loop efficiency im-
provements, cost reductions, and improved in-
stallation and operations methods; 
‘‘(B) the use of geothermal energy for 
building-scale energy storage; 
‘‘(C) the use of geothermal energy as a 
grid management resource or seasonal energy 
storage; 
‘‘(D) geothermal heat pump efficiency im-
provements; 
‘‘(E) the use of alternative fluids as a heat 
exchange medium, such as hot water found in 
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mines and mine shafts, graywater, or other 
fluids that may improve the economics of geo-
thermal heat pumps; 
‘‘(F) heating of districts, neighborhoods, 
communities, large commercial or public build-
ings, and industrial and manufacturing facili-
ties; 
‘‘(G) the use of low temperature ground-
water for direct use; and 
‘‘(H) system integration of direct use with 
geothermal electricity production. 
‘‘(3) ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS.—In carrying 
out the program, the Secretary shall identify and 
mitigate potential environmental impacts in accord-
ance with section 614(c). 
‘‘(d) GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry 
out the program established in subsection (c) by 
making grants available to State, local, and Tribal 
governments, institutions of higher education, non-
profit entities, National Laboratories, utilities, and 
for-profit companies. 
‘‘(2) PRIORITY.—In making grants under this 
subsection, the Secretary may give priority to pro-
posals that apply to large buildings, commercial dis-
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tricts, and residential communities that are located 
in economically distressed areas and areas that the 
Secretary determines to have high economic poten-
tial for geothermal district heating based on the re-
port, ‘Geovision: Harnessing the Heat Beneath our 
Feet’ published by the Department in 2019, or a 
successor report.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b) of the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents 
by inserting after the item relating to section 616 the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘616A. Geothermal heat pumps and direct use research and development.’’. 
SEC. 2546. COST SHARING AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION. 
Section 617(b) of the Energy Independence and Se-
curity Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17196) is amended by strik-
ing paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraphs (3) and 
(4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. 
SEC. 2547. ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL COMPUTING AND 
DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 618 of the Energy Inde-
pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17197) is 
amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘SEC. 618. ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL COMPUTING AND 
DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a 
program of research and development of advanced com-
puting and data science tools for geothermal energy. 
‘‘(b) PROGRAMS.—The program authorized in sub-
section (a) shall include the following: 
‘‘(1) ADVANCED COMPUTING FOR GEOTHERMAL 
SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGIES.—Research, development, 
and demonstration of technologies to develop ad-
vanced data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, 
and related computing tools to assist in locating geo-
thermal resources, to increase the reliability of site 
characterization, to increase the rate and efficiency 
of drilling, to improve induced seismicity mitigation, 
and to support enhanced geothermal systems tech-
nologies. 
‘‘(2) GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESERVOIR MOD-
ELING.—Research, development, and demonstration 
of models of geothermal reservoir performance and 
enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation 
technologies and techniques, with an emphasis on 
accurately modeling fluid and heat flow, permeability 
evolution, geomechanics, geochemistry, seismicity, 
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and operational performance over time, including 
collaboration with industry and field validation. 
‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—In carrying out these pro-
grams, the Secretary shall ensure coordination and con-
sultation with the Department of Energy’s Office of 
Science. The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable, coordination of these activities with the 
Department of Energy National Laboratories, institutes 
of higher education, and the private sector.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b) of the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents 
by amending the item related to section 618 to read as 
follows: 
‘‘Sec. 618. Advanced geothermal computing and data science research and de-
velopment.’’. 
SEC. 2548. GEOTHERMAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 619 of the Energy Inde-
pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17198) is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 619. GEOTHERMAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. 
‘‘The Secretary shall support the development of a 
geothermal energy workforce through a program that— 
‘‘(1) facilitates collaboration between university 
students and researchers at the national labora-
tories; and 
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‘‘(2) prioritizes science in areas relevant to the 
mission of the Department through the application 
of geothermal energy tools and technologies.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b) of the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents 
by amending the item related to section 619 to read as 
follows: 
‘‘Sec. 619. Geothermal workforce development.’’. 
SEC. 2549. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRO-
GRAMS. 
Section 621 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17200) is amended to read as 
follows: 
‘‘SEC. 621. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRO-
GRAMS. 
‘‘(a) EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.—In carrying out 
the activities described in this subtitle, the Secretary shall 
support education and outreach activities to disseminate 
information on geothermal energy technologies and the 
geothermal energy workforce, including activities at the 
Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy 
site or sites. 
‘‘(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—In carrying out this 
subtitle, the Secretary shall also conduct technical assist-
ance and analysis activities with eligible entities for the 
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purpose of supporting the commercial application of ad-
vances in geothermal energy systems development and op-
erations, which may include activities that support ex-
panding access to advanced geothermal energy tech-
nologies for rural, Tribal, and low-income communities. 
‘‘(c) REPORT.—Every 5 years after the date of enact-
ment of this section, the Secretary shall report to the 
Committee on Science and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources of the Senate on advanced concepts and 
technologies to maximize the geothermal resource poten-
tial of the United States. 
‘‘(d) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this section, and every 2 
years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Com-
mittee on Science and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate a report on the results of projects 
undertaken under this part and other such information 
the Secretary considers appropriate.’’. 
SEC. 2550. REPEALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle B of title VI of the En-
ergy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 
17191 et seq.) is amended by striking section 620. 
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(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b) of the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents 
by striking the item related to section 620. 
SEC. 2551. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 623 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17202) is amended to read as 
follows: 
‘‘SEC. 623. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out the programs under this subtitle— 
‘‘(1) $182,062,500 for fiscal year 2021; 
‘‘(2) $199,125,000 for fiscal year 2022; 
‘‘(3) $216,187,500 for fiscal year 2023; 
‘‘(4) $225,750,000 for fiscal year 2024; and 
‘‘(5) $227,812,500 for fiscal year 2025.’’. 
SEC. 2552. INTERNATIONAL GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEVEL-
OPMENT. 
Section 624 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17203) is amended— 
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, in co-
ordination with other appropriate Federal and multilateral 
agencies (including the United States Agency for Inter-
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national Development) shall support collaborative efforts 
with international partners to promote the research, devel-
opment, and demonstration of geothermal technologies 
used to develop hydrothermal and enhanced geothermal 
system resources.’’; and 
(2) by striking subsection (c). 
SEC. 2553. REAUTHORIZATION OF HIGH COST REGION GEO-
THERMAL ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM. 
Section 625 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17204) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘ or heat’’ 
after ‘‘electrical power’’; and 
(2) by amending subsection (e) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Out of 
funds authorized under section 623, there is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.’’. 
PART 4—WATER POWER RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 2561. WATER POWER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle C of title VI of the En-
ergy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 
17211 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘Subtitle C—Water Power 
Research and Development 
‘‘SEC. 632. DEFINITIONS. 
‘‘In this subtitle: 
‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible en-
tity’ means any of the following entities: 
‘‘(A) An institution of higher education. 
‘‘(B) A National Laboratory. 
‘‘(C) A Federal research agency. 
‘‘(D) A State research agency. 
‘‘(E) A nonprofit research organization. 
‘‘(F) An industrial entity or a multi-insti-
tutional consortium thereof. 
‘‘(2) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— 
The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101 of the High-
er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 
‘‘(3) MARINE ENERGY.—The term ‘marine en-
ergy’ means energy from— 
‘‘(A) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, 
estuaries, and tidal areas; 
‘‘(B) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, 
streams, and man-made channels; 
‘‘(C) differentials in salinity and pressure 
gradients; and 
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‘‘(D) differentials in water temperature, in-
cluding ocean thermal energy conversion. 
‘‘(4) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘Na-
tional Laboratory’ has the meaning given such term 
in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 
U.S.C. 15801(3)). 
‘‘(5) WATER POWER.—The term ‘water power’ 
refers to hydropower, including conduit power, 
pumped storage, and marine energy technologies. 
‘‘(6) MICROGRID.—The term ‘microgrid’ has 
the meaning given such term in section 641 of the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
U.S.C. 17231). 
‘‘SEC. 633. WATER POWER TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DE-
VELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION. 
‘‘The Secretary shall carry out a program to conduct 
research, development, demonstration, and commercial ap-
plication of water power technologies in support of each 
of the following purposes: 
‘‘(1) To promote research, development, dem-
onstration, and commercial application of water 
power generation technologies in order to increase 
capacity and reduce the cost of those technologies. 
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‘‘(2) To promote research and development to 
improve the environmental impact of water power 
technologies. 
‘‘(3) To provide grid reliability and resilience, 
including through technologies that facilitate new 
market opportunities, such as ancillary services, for 
water power. 
‘‘(4) To promote the development of water 
power technologies to improve economic growth and 
enhance cross-institutional foundational workforce 
development in the water power sector, including in 
coastal communities. 
‘‘SEC. 634. HYDROPOWER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND 
DEMONSTRATION. 
‘‘The Secretary shall conduct a program of research, 
development, demonstration, and commercial application 
for technologies that improve the capacity, efficiency, resil-
ience, security, reliability, affordability, and environmental 
impact, including potential cumulative environmental im-
pacts, of hydropower systems. In carrying out such pro-
gram, the Secretary shall prioritize activities designed 
to— 
‘‘(1) develop technology for— 
‘‘(A) non-powered dams, including aging 
and potentially hazardous dams; 
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‘‘(B) pumped storage; 
‘‘(C) constructed waterways; 
‘‘(D) new stream-reach development; 
‘‘(E) modular and small dams; 
‘‘(F) increased operational flexibility; and 
‘‘(G) enhancement of relevant existing fa-
cilities; 
‘‘(2) develop new strategies and technologies, 
including analytical methods, physical and numerical 
tools, and advanced computing, as well as methods 
to validate such methods and tools, in order to— 
‘‘(A) extend the operational lifetime of hy-
dropower systems and their physical structures, 
while improving environmental impact, includ-
ing potential cumulative environmental impacts; 
‘‘(B) assist in device and system design, 
installation, operation, and maintenance; and 
‘‘(C) reduce costs, limit outages, and in-
crease unit and plant efficiencies, including by 
examining the impact of changing water and 
electricity demand on hydropower generation, 
flexibility, and provision of grid services; 
‘‘(3) study, in conjunction with other relevant 
Federal agencies as appropriate, methods to improve 
the hydropower licensing process, including by com-
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piling current and accepted best practices, public 
comments, and methodologies to assess the full 
range of potential environmental and economic im-
pacts; 
‘‘(4) identify opportunities for joint research, 
development, and demonstration programs between 
hydropower systems, which may include— 
‘‘(A) pumped storage systems and other 
renewable energy systems; 
‘‘(B) small hydro facilities and other en-
ergy storage systems; 
‘‘(C) other hybrid energy systems; 
‘‘(D) small hydro facilities and critical in-
frastructure, including water infrastructure; 
and 
‘‘(E) hydro facilities and responsive load 
technologies, which may include smart buildings 
and city systems; 
‘‘(5) improve the reliability of hydropower tech-
nologies, including during extreme weather events; 
‘‘(6) develop methods and technologies to im-
prove environmental impact, including potential cu-
mulative environmental impacts, of hydropower and 
pumped storage technologies, including potential im-
pacts on wildlife, such as— 
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‘‘(A) fisheries; 
‘‘(B) aquatic life and resources; 
‘‘(C) navigation of waterways; and 
‘‘(D) upstream and downstream environ-
mental conditions, including sediment move-
ment, water quality, and flow volumes; 
‘‘(7) identify ways to increase power generation 
by— 
‘‘(A) diversifying plant configuration op-
tions; 
‘‘(B) improving pump-back efficiencies; 
‘‘(C) investigating multi-phase systems; 
‘‘(D) developing, testing, and monitoring 
advanced generators with faster cycling times, 
variable speeds, and improved efficiencies; 
‘‘(E) developing, testing, and monitoring 
advanced turbines capable of improving environ-
mental impact, including potential cumulative 
environmental impacts, including small turbine 
designs; 
‘‘(F) developing standardized powertrain 
components; 
‘‘(G) developing components with advanced 
materials and manufacturing processes, includ-
ing additive manufacturing; and 
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‘‘(H) developing analytical tools that en-
able hydropower to provide grid services that, 
amongst other services, improve grid integra-
tion of other energy sources; 
‘‘(8) advance new pumped storage technologies, 
including— 
‘‘(A) systems with adjustable speed and 
other new pumping and generating equipment 
designs; 
‘‘(B) modular systems; 
‘‘(C) alternative closed-loop systems, in-
cluding mines and quarries; and 
‘‘(D) other innovative equipment and ma-
terials as determined by the Secretary; 
‘‘(9) reduce civil works costs and construction 
times for hydropower and pumped storage systems, 
including comprehensive data and systems analysis 
of hydropower and pumped storage construction 
technologies and processes in order to identify areas 
for whole-system efficiency gains; 
‘‘(10) advance efficient and reliable integration 
of hydropower and pumped storage systems with the 
electric grid by— 
‘‘(A) improving methods for operational 
forecasting of renewable energy systems to 
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identify opportunities for hydropower applica-
tions in pumped storage and hybrid energy sys-
tems, including forecasting of seasonal and an-
nual energy storage; 
‘‘(B) considering aggregating small distrib-
uted hydropower assets; and 
‘‘(C) identifying barriers to grid scale im-
plementation of hydropower and pumped stor-
age technologies; 
‘‘(11) improve computational fluid dynamic 
modeling methods; 
‘‘(12) improve flow measurement methods, in-
cluding maintenance of continuous flow measure-
ment equipment; 
‘‘(13) identify best methods for compiling data 
on all hydropower resources and assets, including 
identifying potential for increased capacity; and 
‘‘(14) identify mechanisms to test and validate 
performance of hydropower and pumped storage 
technologies. 
‘‘SEC. 635. MARINE ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 
AND DEMONSTRATION. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consultation 
with the Department of Defense, Secretary of Commerce 
(acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for 
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Oceans and Atmosphere) and other relevant Federal agen-
cies, shall conduct a program of research, development, 
demonstration, and commercial application of marine en-
ergy technology, including activities to— 
‘‘(1) assist technology development to improve 
the components, processes, and systems used for 
power generation from marine energy resources at a 
variety of scales; 
‘‘(2) establish and expand critical testing infra-
structure and facilities necessary to— 
‘‘(A) demonstrate and prove marine energy 
devices at a range of scales in a manner that 
is cost-effective and efficient; and 
‘‘(B) accelerate the technological readiness 
and commercial application of such devices; 
‘‘(3) address marine energy resource variability 
issues, including through the application of energy 
storage technologies; 
‘‘(4) advance efficient and reliable integration 
of marine energy with the electric grid, which may 
include smart building systems; 
‘‘(5) identify and study critical short-term and 
long-term needs to maintaining a sustainable marine 
energy supply chain based in the United States; 
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‘‘(6) increase the reliability, security, and resil-
ience of marine energy technologies; 
‘‘(7) validate the performance, reliability, main-
tainability, and cost of marine energy device designs 
and system components in an operating environ-
ment; 
‘‘(8) consider the protection of critical infra-
structure, such as adequate separation between ma-
rine energy devices and submarine telecommuni-
cations cables, including through the development of 
voluntary, consensus-based standards for such pur-
poses; 
‘‘(9) identify opportunities for crosscutting re-
search, development, and demonstration programs 
between existing energy research programs; 
‘‘(10) identify and improve, in conjunction with 
the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the 
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and At-
mosphere, and other relevant Federal agencies as 
appropriate, the environmental impact, including po-
tential cumulative environmental impacts, of marine 
energy technologies, including— 
‘‘(A) potential impacts on fisheries and 
other marine resources; and 
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‘‘(B) developing technologies, including 
mechanisms for self-evaluation, and other 
means available for improving environmental 
impact, including potential cumulative environ-
mental impacts; 
‘‘(11) identify, in consultation with relevant 
Federal agencies, potential navigational impacts of 
marine energy technologies and strategies to prevent 
possible adverse impacts, in addition to opportunities 
for marine energy systems to aid the United States 
Coast Guard, such as remote sensing for coastal bor-
der security; 
‘‘(12) develop numerical and physical tools, in-
cluding models and monitoring technologies, to as-
sist industry in device and system design, installa-
tion, operation, and maintenance, including methods 
to validate such tools; 
‘‘(13) support materials science as it relates to 
marine energy technology, such as the development 
of corrosive-resistant materials; 
‘‘(14) improve marine energy resource fore-
casting and general understanding of aquatic system 
behavior, including turbulence and extreme condi-
tions; 
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‘‘(15) develop metrics and voluntary, consensus- 
based standards, in coordination with the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology and appro-
priate standard development organizations, for ma-
rine energy components, systems, and projects, in-
cluding— 
‘‘(A) measuring performance of marine en-
ergy technologies; and 
‘‘(B) characterizing environmental condi-
tions; 
‘‘(16) enhance integration with hybrid energy 
systems, including desalination; 
‘‘(17) identify opportunities to integrate marine 
energy technologies into new and existing infrastruc-
ture; and 
‘‘(18) to develop technology necessary to sup-
port the use of marine energy— 
‘‘(A) for the generation and storage of 
power at sea; and 
‘‘(B) for the generation and storage of 
power to promote the resilience of coastal com-
munities, including in applications relating to— 
‘‘(i) desalination; 
‘‘(ii) disaster recovery and resilience; 
and 
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‘‘(iii) community microgrids in iso-
lated power systems. 
‘‘(b) STUDY OF NON-POWER SECTOR APPLICATIONS 
FOR ADVANCED MARINE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of Transportation and the 
Secretary of Commerce, shall conduct a study to ex-
amine opportunities for research and development in 
advanced marine energy technologies for non-power 
sector applications, including applications with re-
spect to— 
‘‘(A) the maritime transportation sector; 
‘‘(B) associated maritime energy infra-
structure, including infrastructure that serves 
ports, to improve system resilience and disaster 
recovery; and 
‘‘(C) enabling scientific missions at sea 
and in extreme environments, including the 
Arctic. 
‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
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Representatives a report that describes the results of 
the study conducted under paragraph (1). 
‘‘SEC. 636. NATIONAL MARINE ENERGY CENTERS. 
‘‘(a) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award 
grants, each such grant up to $10,000,000 per year, to 
institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) 
for— 
‘‘(1) the continuation and expansion of the re-
search, development, demonstration, testing, and 
commercial application activities at the National Ma-
rine Energy Centers (referred to in this section as 
‘Centers’) established as of January 1, 2020; and 
‘‘(2) the establishment of new National Marine 
Energy Centers. 
‘‘(b) LOCATION SELECTION.—In selecting institu-
tions of higher education for new Centers, the Secretary 
shall consider the following criteria: 
‘‘(1) Whether the institution hosts an existing 
marine energy research and development program. 
‘‘(2) Whether the institution has proven tech-
nical expertise to support marine energy research. 
‘‘(3) Whether the institution has access to ma-
rine resources. 
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‘‘(c) PURPOSES.—The Centers shall coordinate 
among themselves, the Department, and National Labora-
tories to— 
‘‘(1) advance research, development, demonstra-
tion, and commercial application of marine energy 
technologies in response to industry and commercial 
needs; 
‘‘(2) support in-water testing and demonstra-
tion of marine energy technologies, including facili-
ties capable of testing— 
‘‘(A) marine energy systems of various 
technology readiness levels and scales; 
‘‘(B) a variety of technologies in multiple 
test berths at a single location; 
‘‘(C) arrays of technology devices; and 
‘‘(D) interconnectivity to an electrical grid, 
including microgrids; and 
‘‘(3) collect and disseminate information on 
best practices in all areas relating to developing and 
managing marine energy resources and energy sys-
tems. 
‘‘(d) COORDINATION.—To the extent practicable, the 
Centers shall coordinate their activities with the Secretary 
of Commerce, acting through the Undersecretary of Com-
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merce for Oceans and Atmosphere, and other relevant 
Federal agencies. 
‘‘(e) TERMINATION.—To the extent otherwise author-
ized by law, the Secretary may terminate funding for a 
Center described in paragraph (a) if such Center is under- 
performing. 
‘‘SEC. 637. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRO-
GRAMS. 
‘‘(a) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this subtitle, 
the Secretary shall coordinate activities, and effectively 
manage cross-cutting research priorities across programs 
of the Department and other relevant Federal agencies, 
including the National Laboratories and the National Ma-
rine Energy Centers. 
‘‘(b) COLLABORATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this sub-
title, the Secretary shall collaborate with industry, 
National Laboratories, other relevant Federal agen-
cies, institutions of higher education, including Mi-
nority Serving Institutions, National Marine Energy 
Centers, Tribal entities, including Alaska Native 
Corporations, and international bodies with relevant 
scientific and technical expertise. 
‘‘(2) PARTICIPATION.—To the extent prac-
ticable, the Secretary shall encourage research 
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projects that promote collaboration between entities 
specified in paragraph (1) and include entities not 
historically associated with National Marine Energy 
Centers, such as Minority Serving Institutions. 
‘‘(3) INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATION.—The 
Secretary of Energy, in coordination with other ap-
propriate Federal and multilateral agencies (includ-
ing the United States Agency for International De-
velopment) shall support collaborative efforts with 
international partners to promote the research, de-
velopment, and demonstration of water power tech-
nologies used to develop hydropower, pump storage, 
and marine energy resources. 
‘‘(c) DISSEMINATION
OF RESULTS
AND PUBLIC 
AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall— 
‘‘(1) publish the results of projects supported 
under this subtitle through Department websites, re-
ports, databases, training materials, and industry 
conferences, including information discovered after 
the completion of such projects, withholding any in-
dustrial proprietary information; and 
‘‘(2) share results of such projects with the 
public except to the extent that the information is 
protected from disclosure under section 552(b) of 
title 5, United States Code. 
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‘‘(d) AWARD FREQUENCY.—The Secretary shall so-
licit applications for awards under this subtitle no less fre-
quently than once per fiscal year. 
‘‘(e) EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.—In carrying out 
the activities described in this subtitle, the Secretary shall 
support education and outreach activities to disseminate 
information and promote public understanding of water 
power technologies and the water power workforce, includ-
ing activities at the National Marine Energy Centers. 
‘‘(f) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKFORCE DE-
VELOPMENT.—In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary 
may also conduct, for purposes of supporting technical, 
non-hardware, and information-based advances in water 
power systems development and operations— 
‘‘(1) technical assistance and analysis activities 
with eligible entities, including activities that sup-
port expanding access to advanced water power tech-
nologies for rural, Tribal, and low-income commu-
nities; and 
‘‘(2) workforce development and training activi-
ties, including to support the dissemination of stand-
ards and best practices for enabling water power 
production. 
‘‘(g) STRATEGIC PLAN.—In carrying out the activi-
ties described in this subtitle, the Secretary shall— 
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‘‘(1) not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of the Clean Economy Jobs and Inno-
vation Act, draft a plan, considering input from rel-
evant stakeholders such as industry and academia, 
to implement the programs described in this subtitle 
and update the plan on an annual basis; and 
‘‘(2) the plan shall address near-term (up to 2 
years), mid-term (up to 7 years), and long-term (up 
to 15 years) challenges to the advancement of water 
power systems. 
‘‘(h) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of the enactment of the Clean Economy 
Jobs and Innovation Act, and at least once every 2 years 
thereafter, the Secretary shall provide, and make available 
to the public and the relevant authorizing and appropria-
tions committees of Congress, a report on the findings of 
research conducted and activities carried out pursuant to 
this subtitle, including the most current strategic plan 
under subsection (g) and the progress made in imple-
menting such plan. 
‘‘SEC. 638. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS. 
‘‘Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as 
waiving, modifying, or superseding the applicability of any 
requirement under any environmental or other Federal or 
State law. 
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‘‘SEC. 639. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this subtitle— 
‘‘(1) $229,125,000 for fiscal year 2021, includ-
ing 
$168,870,000 
for 
marine 
energy 
and 
$60,255,000 for hydropower research, development, 
and demonstration activities; 
‘‘(2) $236,517,450 for fiscal year 2022, includ-
ing 
$174,454,800 
for 
marine 
energy 
and 
$62,062,650 for hydropower research, development, 
and demonstration activities; 
‘‘(3) $244,187,873 for fiscal year 2023, includ-
ing 
$180,263,343 
for 
marine 
energy 
and 
$63,924,530 for hydropower research, development, 
and demonstration activities; 
‘‘(4) $252,147,209 for fiscal year 2024, includ-
ing 
$186,304,944 
for 
marine 
energy 
and 
$65,842,265 for hydropower research, development, 
and demonstration activities; and 
‘‘(5) $260,406,837 for fiscal year 2025, includ-
ing 
$192,589,304 
for 
marine 
energy 
and 
$67,817,533 for hydropower research, development, 
and demonstration activities.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING TABLE
OF CONTENTS AMEND-
MENT.—The table of contents for the Energy Independ-
ence and Security Act of 2007 is amended by striking the 
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items relating to subtitle C of title VI and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘Subtitle C—Water Power Research and Development 
‘‘Sec. 632. Definitions. 
‘‘Sec. 633. Water power technology research, development, and demonstration. 
‘‘Sec. 634. Hydropower research, development, and demonstration. 
‘‘Sec. 635. Marine energy research, development, and demonstration. 
‘‘Sec. 636. National Marine Energy Centers. 
‘‘Sec. 637. Organization and administration of programs. 
‘‘Sec. 638. Applicability of other laws. 
‘‘Sec. 639. Authorization of appropriations.’’. 
SEC. 2562. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005.—The Energy 
Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801 et seq.) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in section 201(a), by striking ‘‘ocean (in-
cluding tidal, wave, current, and thermal)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘marine’’; 
(2) in section 203(b)(2), by— 
(A) inserting ‘‘marine energy (as defined 
in section 632 of the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007) or’’ before ‘‘electric en-
ergy’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘ocean (including tidal, 
wave, current, and thermal)’’; 
(3) in section 931(a)(2)(E)(i), by striking 
‘‘ocean energy, including wave energy’’ and inserting 
‘‘marine energy (as defined in section 632 of the En-
ergy Independence and Security Act of 2007)’’; and 
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(4) in section 1833(a), by striking ‘‘ocean en-
ergy resources (including tidal, wave, and thermal 
energy)’’ and inserting ‘‘marine energy resources 
(within the meaning of section 632 of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007)’’. 
(b) ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992.—Section 1212 of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13317) is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(4)(A)(i), by striking 
‘‘ocean (including tidal, wave, current, and ther-
mal)’’ and inserting ‘‘marine energy (as defined in 
section 632 of the Energy Independence and Secu-
rity Act of 2007)’’; 
(2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding 
paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘ocean (including tidal, 
wave, current, and thermal)’’ and inserting ‘‘marine 
energy (as defined in section 632 of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007)’’; and 
(3) in subsection (e)(1), in the first sentence, by 
striking ‘‘ocean (including tidal, wave, current, and 
thermal)’’ and inserting ‘‘marine energy (as defined 
in section 632 of the Energy Independence and Se-
curity Act of 2007)’’. 
(c) RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 
TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1989.—The Re-
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newable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Com-
petitiveness Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 12001 et seq.) is 
amended— 
(1) in section 4 (42 U.S.C. 12003)— 
(A) in subsection (a)(5), by striking 
‘‘Ocean’’ and inserting ‘‘Marine’’; and 
(B) in subsection (c), in the matter pre-
ceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Ocean’’ and 
inserting ‘‘Marine’’; and 
(2) in section 9(c) (42 U.S.C. 12006(c)), by 
striking ‘‘ocean,’’ and inserting ‘‘marine,’’. 
SEC. 2563. PRODUCED WATER RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—As soon as possible after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy 
shall establish a research and development program on 
produced water to develop— 
(1) new technologies and practices to reduce the 
environmental impact; and 
(2) opportunities for reprocessing of produced 
water at natural gas or oil development sites. 
(b) PRIORITIZATION.—The Secretary shall give pri-
ority to projects that develop and bring to market— 
(1) effective systems for on-site management or 
repurposing of produced water; and 
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(2) new technologies or approaches to reduce 
the environmental impact of produced water on local 
water sources and the environment. 
(c) CONDUCT OF PROGRAM.—In carrying out the 
program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
carry out science-based research and development activi-
ties to pursue— 
(1) improved efficiency, technologies, and tech-
niques for produced water recycling stations; and 
(2) B. alternative approaches to treating, 
reusing, storing, or decontaminating produced water. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this sec-
tion $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 
2025. 
SEC. 2564. PRODUCED WATER DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Energy 
shall establish a demonstration program for on-site treat-
ment of produced water. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the demonstra-
tion program under this section, the Secretary shall con-
sult with the heads of other relevant Federal departments 
and agencies, including the Department of the Interior 
and the Environmental Protection Agency. 
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(c) PRIORITIZATION.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary should prioritize— 
(1) first-of-a-kind or new approaches to treating 
produced water stationed on site; and 
(2) technologies that can be used at natural gas 
or oil development sites to reduce other environ-
mental harm either through emissions or other envi-
ronmental impact. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this sec-
tion $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 
2025. 
PART 5—ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE 
ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 2571. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of Energy or their designee to carry out research, 
development, demonstration, and commercial application 
activities under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Re-
newable Energy— 
(1) $3,228,500,000 for fiscal year 2021; 
(2) $3,250,775,500 for fiscal year 2022; 
(3) $3,291,488,750 for fiscal year 2023; 
(4) $3,334,238,188 for fiscal year 2024; and 
(5) $3,379,125,097 for fiscal year 2025. 
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Subtitle F—Public Lands 
Renewable Energy Development 
SEC. 2601. DEFINITIONS. 
In this subtitle: 
(1) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered land’’ 
means land that is— 
(A) public lands administered by the Sec-
retary; and 
(B) not excluded from the development of 
geothermal, solar, or wind energy under— 
(i) a land use plan established under 
the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or 
(ii) other Federal law. 
(2) EXCLUSION
AREA.—The term ‘‘exclusion 
area’’ means covered land that is identified by the 
Bureau of Land Management as not suitable for de-
velopment of renewable energy projects. 
(3) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal land’’ 
means public lands. 
(4) FUND.—The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the Re-
newable Energy Resource Conservation Fund estab-
lished by section 2608(c)(1). 
(5) PRIORITY AREA.—The term ‘‘priority area’’ 
means covered land identified by the land use plan-
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ning process of the Bureau of Land Management as 
being a preferred location for a renewable energy 
project, including a designated leasing area (as de-
fined in section 2801.5(b) of title 43, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations (or a successor regulation)) that is 
identified under the rule of the Bureau of Land 
Management 
entitled 
‘‘Competitive 
Processes, 
Terms, and Conditions for Leasing Public Lands for 
Solar and Wind Energy Development and Technical 
Changes and Corrections’’ (81 Fed. Reg. 92122 
(December 19, 2016)) (or a successor regulation). 
(6) PUBLIC LANDS.—The term ‘‘public lands’’ 
has the meaning given that term in section 103 of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). 
(7) RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT.—The term 
‘‘renewable energy project’’ means a project carried 
out on covered land that uses wind, solar, or geo-
thermal energy to generate energy. 
(8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(9) VARIANCE
AREA.—The term ‘‘variance 
area’’ means covered land that is— 
(A) not an exclusion area; 
(B) not a priority area; and 
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(C) identified by the Secretary as poten-
tially available for renewable energy develop-
ment and could be approved without a plan 
amendment, consistent with the principles of 
multiple use (as that term is defined in the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)). 
SEC. 2602. LAND USE PLANNING; SUPPLEMENTS TO PRO-
GRAMMATIC 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
IMPACT 
STATEMENTS. 
(a) PRIORITY AREAS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish 
priority areas on covered land for geothermal, solar, 
and wind energy projects. Projects located in those 
priority areas shall be given the highest priority for 
review, and shall be offered the opportunity to par-
ticipate in any regional mitigation plan developed for 
the relevant priority areas. 
(2) DEADLINE.— 
(A) GEOTHERMAL
ENERGY.—For geo-
thermal energy, the Secretary shall establish 
priority areas as soon as practicable, but not 
later than 5 years, after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
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(B) SOLAR
ENERGY.—For solar energy, 
solar Designated Leasing Areas, including the 
solar energy zones established by the 2012 
western solar plan of the Bureau of Land Man-
agement and any subsequent land use plan 
amendments, shall be considered to be priority 
areas for solar energy projects. The Secretary 
shall establish additional solar priority areas as 
soon as practicable, but not later than 3 years, 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(C) WIND ENERGY.—For wind energy, the 
Secretary shall establish additional wind pri-
ority areas as soon as practicable, but not later 
than 3 years, after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(b) VARIANCE AREAS.—To the maximum extent 
practicable, variance areas shall be considered for renew-
able energy project development, consistent with the prin-
ciples of multiple use (as defined in the Federal Land Pol-
icy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et 
seq.)). 
(c) REVIEW AND MODIFICATION.—Not less than once 
every 5 years, the Secretary shall— 
(1) review the adequacy of land allocations for 
geothermal, solar, and wind energy priority and vari-
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ance areas for the purpose of encouraging new re-
newable energy development opportunities; and 
(2) based on the review carried out under para-
graph (1), add, modify, or eliminate priority, vari-
ance, and exclusion areas. 
(d) COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRON-
MENTAL POLICY ACT.—For purposes of this section, com-
pliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) shall be accomplished— 
(1) for geothermal energy, by supplementing 
the October 2008 final programmatic environmental 
impact statement for geothermal leasing in the 
Western United States and incorporating any addi-
tional regional analyses that have been completed by 
Federal agencies since the programmatic environ-
mental impact statement was finalized; 
(2) for solar energy, by supplementing the July 
2012 final programmatic environmental impact 
statement for solar energy development and incor-
porating any additional regional analyses that have 
been completed by Federal agencies since the pro-
grammatic environmental impact statement was fi-
nalized; and 
(3) for wind energy, by supplementing the July 
2005 final programmatic environmental impact 
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statement for wind energy development and incor-
porating any additional regional analyses that have 
been completed by Federal agencies since the pro-
grammatic environmental impact statement was fi-
nalized. 
(e) NO EFFECT ON PROCESSING APPLICATIONS.— 
Any requirements to prepare a supplement to a pro-
grammatic environmental impact statement under this 
section shall not result in any delay in processing a pend-
ing application for a renewable energy project. 
(f) COORDINATION.—In developing a supplement re-
quired by this section, the Secretary shall coordinate, on 
an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governments, transmission infrastructure owners and op-
erators, developers, and other appropriate entities to en-
sure that priority areas identified by the Secretary are— 
(1) economically viable (including having access 
to existing and/or planned transmission lines); 
(2) likely to avoid or minimize impacts to habi-
tat for animals and plants, recreation, cultural re-
sources, and other uses of covered land; and 
(3) consistent with section 202 of the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1712), including subsection (c)(9) of that 
section (43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(9)). 
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SEC. 2603. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ON COVERED LAND. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that 
a proposed renewable energy project has been sufficiently 
analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact state-
ment conducted under section 2602(d), the Secretary shall 
not require any additional review under the National Envi-
ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). 
The Secretary shall publish any such project determina-
tions on a publicly available website. 
(b) ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.—If the 
Secretary determines that additional environmental review 
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) is necessary for a proposed renewable 
energy project, the Secretary shall rely on the analysis in 
the programmatic environmental impact statement con-
ducted under section 2602(d), to the maximum extent 
practicable when analyzing the potential impacts of the 
project. 
(c) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.—Nothing in this 
section modifies or supersedes any requirement under ap-
plicable law. 
SEC. 2604. PROGRAM TO IMPROVE RENEWABLE ENERGY 
PROJECT PERMIT COORDINATION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
a national Renewable Energy Coordination Office and 
State, district, or field offices with responsibility to estab-
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lish and implement a program to improve Federal permit 
coordination with respect to renewable energy projects on 
covered land and other activities deemed necessary by the 
Secretary. In carrying out the program, the Secretary may 
temporarily assign qualified staff to Renewable Energy 
Coordination Offices to expedite the permitting of renew-
able energy projects. 
(b) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall enter into a memorandum of under-
standing for purposes of this section, including to 
specifically expedite the environmental analysis of 
applications for projects proposed in a variance area 
or a priority area, with the Secretary of Defense. 
(2) STATE AND TRIBAL PARTICIPATION.—The 
Secretary may request the Governor of any inter-
ested State or any Tribal leader of any interested 
Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian 
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 
(25 U.S.C. 5304)) to be a signatory to the memo-
randum of understanding under paragraph (1). 
(c) DESIGNATION OF QUALIFIED STAFF.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after 
the date on which the memorandum of under-
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standing under subsection (b) is executed, all Fed-
eral signatories, as appropriate, shall identify for 
each of the Bureau of Land Management Renewable 
Energy Coordination Offices one or more employees 
who have expertise in the regulatory issues relating 
to the office in which the employee is employed, in-
cluding, as applicable, particular expertise in— 
(A) consultation regarding, and prepara-
tion of, biological opinions under section 7 of 
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 
1536); 
(B) permits under section 404 of the Fed-
eral Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1344); 
(C) regulatory matters under the Clean Air 
Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); 
(D) the Federal Land Policy and Manage-
ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); 
(E) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 
U.S.C. 703 et seq.); 
(F) the preparation of analyses under the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 
(G) implementation of the requirements of 
section 306108 of title 54, United States Code 
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(formerly known as section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act); 
(H) the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection 
Act (16 U.S.C. 668 through 668d); and 
(I) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and 
sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753 and 
102101 of title 54 , United States Code (pre-
viously known as the ‘‘National Park Service 
Organic Act’’). 
(2) DUTIES.—Each employee assigned under 
paragraph (1) shall— 
(A) be responsible for addressing all issues 
relating to the jurisdiction of the home office or 
agency of the employee; and 
(B) participate as part of the team of per-
sonnel working on proposed energy projects, 
planning, monitoring, inspection, enforcement, 
and environmental analyses. 
(d) ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL.—The Secretary may 
assign such additional personnel for the Bureau of Land 
Management Renewable Energy Coordination Offices as 
are necessary to ensure the effective implementation of 
any programs administered by the offices in accordance 
with the multiple use mandate of the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). 
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(D) the use of which results in reducing 
emissions of the auxiliary engine of an ocean- 
going vessel at berth to a rate of less than— 
(i) 2.8 g/kW-hr for nitrogen oxide; 
(ii) 0.03 g/kW-hr for particulate mat-
ter 2.5; and 
(iii) 0.1 g/kW-hr for reactive organic 
compounds; and 
(E) reduces the emissions of the auxiliary 
engine and boiler of an ocean-going vessel at 
berth by at least 80 percent of the default emis-
sions rate, which is 13.8 g. 
(4) CRITERIA POLLUTANT.—The term ‘‘criteria 
pollutant’’ means each of the following: 
(A) Ground-level ozone. 
(B) Particulate matter. 
(C) Carbon monoxide. 
(D) Lead. 
(E) Sulfur dioxide. 
(F) Nitrogen dioxide. 
(5) DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘distributed 
energy resource’’ means an energy resource 
that— 
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(i) is located on or near a customer 
site; 
(ii) is operated on the customer side 
of the electric meter; and 
(iii) is interconnected with the electric 
grid. 
(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘distributed 
energy resource’’ includes— 
(i) clean electric generation; 
(ii) customer electric efficiency meas-
ures; 
(iii) electric demand flexibility; and 
(iv) energy storage. 
(6) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible enti-
ty’’ means— 
(A) a port authority; 
(B) a State, regional, local, or Tribal agen-
cy that has jurisdiction over a port authority or 
a port; 
(C) an air pollution control district or air 
quality management district; or 
(D) a private or nonprofit entity, applying 
for a grant awarded under this section in col-
laboration with another entity described in sub-
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‘‘(3) to revive and strengthen the supply chain 
for nuclear fuel produced and used in the United 
States; and 
‘‘(4) to expand production of nuclear fuel in the 
United States.’’; and 
(3) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A)— 
(I) by striking ‘‘After’’ and in-
serting ‘‘Except as provided in sub-
paragraph (B), after’’; 
(II) in clause (vi), by striking ‘‘; 
and’’ and inserting a semicolon; 
(III) in clause (vii), by striking 
the period at the end and inserting a 
semicolon; and 
(IV) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(viii) in calendar year 2021, 596,682 
kilograms; 
‘‘(ix) in calendar year 2022, 489,617 
kilograms; 
‘‘(x) in calendar year 2023, 578,877 
kilograms; 
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(iii) $2,000 for covered expenses asso-
ciated with the purchase and installation of 
networked level 2 charging equipment; or 
(iv) $25,000 for covered expenses as-
sociated with the purchase and installation 
of networked direct current fast charging 
equipment. 
(5) DISBURSEMENT OF REBATE.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
disburse a rebate under the rebate program to 
an eligible entity under paragraph (1), following 
approval of an application under paragraph (3), 
if such entity submits the materials required 
under subparagraph (B). 
(B) MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR DISBURSE-
MENT OF REBATE.—Not later than one year 
after the date on which the eligible entity under 
paragraph (1) receives notice under paragraph 
(3)(C) that the eligible entity has been ap-
proved for a rebate, such eligible entity shall 
submit to the Secretary the following— 
(i) a record of payment for covered 
expenses expended on the installation of 
the electric vehicle supply equipment that 
is eligible under paragraph (2); 
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(3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(17) a State energy transportation plan devel-
oped in accordance with section 368; and’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
365(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 
U.S.C. 6325(f)) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS.— 
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are 
authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each 
of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 
‘‘(2) 
STATE
ENERGY
TRANSPORTATION 
PLANS.—In addition to the amounts authorized 
under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out 
section 368, there are authorized to be appropriated 
$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 
2025.’’. 
(c) STATE ENERGY TRANSPORTATION PLANS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Part D of title III of the 
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6321 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
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