(8) Development and implementation of build-
ing and home energy conservation programs, includ-
ing— 
(A) design and operation of the programs; 
(B) research on the most effective methods 
for achieving maximum participation and effi-
ciency rates; 
(C) public education; 
(D) measurement protocols; and 
(E) identification of energy efficient tech-
nologies. 
(9) Development and implementation of trans-
portation fuel conservation programs, including— 
(A) promotion of public transit ridership; 
(B) car pooling; 
(C) reduction of vehicle miles traveled; 
(D) increase in trip efficiencies; 
(E) use of flex time by employers; 
(F) satellite work centers; and 
(G) other measures that have the effect of 
increasing fuel efficiencies and decreasing fuel 
consumption. 
(10) Development and implementation of alter-
native fuel technologies in public fleets that result in 
significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, in-
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cluding the retrofitting of diesel bus fleets with high 
technology exhaust filters and the purchase of zero- 
emission hydrogen fuel cell buses. 
(11) Development and implementation of alter-
native fuel infrastructure that results in significant 
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 
(12) Development and implementation of intel-
ligent transportation systems designed to reduce 
congestion and related greenhouse gas emissions. 
(13) Development and implementation of build-
ing codes and inspection services for public, commer-
cial, industrial, and single and multifamily residen-
tial buildings to promote energy efficiency. 
(14) Application and implementation of alter-
native energy and energy distribution technologies 
that significantly increase energy efficiency and re-
duce greenhouse gas emissions, including solar, 
wind, geothermal, district heating and cooling sys-
tems, and other renewable energy resources. 
(15) Development and promotion of land use 
guidelines or requirements that result in energy effi-
ciency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, in-
cluding mixed use development, transit-oriented de-
velopment, active living land use planning, and alter-
native transportation infrastructure such as bike 
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lanes and pathways, pedestrian-oriented transpor-
tation, and parking for alternative forms of trans-
portation. 
(16) Promotion of greater participation and ef-
ficiency rates for material conservation programs, in-
cluding source reduction, recycling, and recycled 
content procurement programs that lead to increases 
in energy efficiency and reductions in greenhouse 
gas emissions. 
(17) Establishment of an office to assist in the 
development and implementation of the Energy Effi-
ciency and Climate Protection Strategy. 
SEC. 7. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES. 
Funds provided through a grant under this Act may 
be not used for the following activities: 
(1) Purchase or leasing of equipment or vehi-
cles for the private sector. 
(2) Purchase of pollution control equipment for 
private electric utilities. 
SEC. 8. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE UNITS OF LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT. 
(a) PROPOSED STRATEGY.—Not later than 1 year 
after being awarded a grant under this Act, an eligible 
unit of local government shall submit to the Secretary a 
proposed Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Strat-
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egy which establishes goals for increased energy efficiency 
and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the jurisdic-
tion of the eligible units of local government. The Strategy 
shall include plans for the use of funds received under the 
grant to assist the eligible unit of local government in the 
achievement of such goals, consistent with sections 6 and 
7. In developing such a Strategy, an eligible unit of local 
government shall take into account any plans for the use 
of funds by adjoining eligible units of local governments 
funded under this Act. 
(b) APPROVAL.—The Secretary shall approve or dis-
approve a proposed Strategy submitted under subsection 
(a) not later than 90 days after receiving it. If the Sec-
retary disapproves a proposed Strategy, the Secretary 
shall provide to the eligible unit of local government the 
reasons for such disapproval. The eligible unit of local gov-
ernment may revise and resubmit the Strategy, as many 
times as required, until approval is granted. 
(c) FUNDING FOR PREPARATION OF STRATEGY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Until the Secretary has ap-
proved a proposed Energy Efficiency and Climate 
Protection Strategy under subsection (b), the Sec-
retary shall only disburse to an eligible unit of local 
government $200,000 or 20 percent of the grant, 
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whichever is greater, which may be used only for 
preparation of the Strategy. 
(2) REMAINDER OF FUNDS.—The remainder of 
an eligible unit of local government’s grant funds 
awarded but not disbursed under paragraph (1) 
shall remain available and shall be disbursed by the 
Secretary upon approval of the Strategy. 
(d) LIMITATIONS
ON
USE
OF
FUNDS.—Of the 
amounts provided through a grant under this Act, an eligi-
ble unit of local government may use— 
(1) not more than 10 percent, or $75,000, 
whichever is greater, for administrative expenses, 
not including expenses needed to meet reporting re-
quirements under this Act; 
(2) not more than 20 percent, or $250,000, 
whichever is greater, for the establishment of revolv-
ing loan funds; and 
(3) not more than 20 percent, or $250,000, 
whichever is greater, for subgranting to nongovern-
mental organizations for the purpose of assisting in 
the implementation of the Energy Efficiency and 
Climate Protection Strategy. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after 
receipt of the first disbursement of funds from a grant 
awarded under this Act, and annually thereafter, an eligi-
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