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and hydrogen energy systems to meet any applicable energy 
savings goal described in subsection (c). 
(B) LEARNING
DEMONSTRATION
VEHICLES.—The Sec-
retary may lease or purchase appropriate vehicles devel-
oped under subsections (a)(10) and (b)(1)(A) of section 808 
to meet the requirement in subparagraph (A). 
(2) COSTS OF LEASES AND PURCHASES.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in cooperation with 
the Task Force and the Technical Advisory Committee, 
shall pay to Federal agencies (or share the cost under 
interagency agreements) the difference in cost between— 
(i) the cost to the agencies of leasing or purchasing 
fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy systems under 
paragraph (1); and 
(ii) the cost to the agencies of a feasible alternative 
to leasing or purchasing fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen 
energy systems, as determined by the Secretary. 
(B) COMPETITIVE
COSTS
AND
MANAGEMENT
STRUC-
TURES.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary, 
in consultation with the agency, may use the General Serv-
ices Administration or any commercial vendor to ensure— 
(i) a cost-effective purchase of a fuel cell vehicle 
or hydrogen energy system; or 
(ii) a cost-effective management structure of the 
lease of a fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen energy system. 
(3) EXCEPTION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that the 
head of an agency described in paragraph (1) cannot find 
an appropriately efficient and reliable fuel cell vehicle or 
hydrogen energy system in accordance with paragraph (1), 
that agency shall be excepted from compliance with para-
graph (1). 
(B) CONSIDERATION.—In making a determination under 
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider— 
(i) the needs of the agency; and 
(ii) an evaluation performed by— 
(I) the Task Force; or 
(II) the Technical Advisory Committee. 
(c) ENERGY SAVINGS GOALS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.— 
(A) REGULATIONS.—Not later than December 31, 2006, 
the Secretary shall— 
(i) in cooperation with the Task Force, promulgate 
regulations for the period of 2008 through 2010 that 
extend and augment energy savings goals for each 
Federal agency, in accordance with any Executive order 
issued after March 2000; and 
(ii) promulgate regulations to expand the minimum 
Federal fleet requirement and credit allowances for 
fuel cell vehicle systems under section 303 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13212). 
(B) REVIEW, EVALUATION, AND NEW REGULATIONS.—Not 
later than December 31, 2010, the Secretary shall— 
(i) review the regulations promulgated under 
subparagraph (A); 
(ii) evaluate any progress made toward achieving 
energy savings by Federal agencies; and
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(iii) promulgate new regulations for the period of 
2011 through 2015 to achieve additional energy savings 
by Federal agencies relating to technical and cost-
performance standards. 
(2) OFFSETTING ENERGY SAVINGS GOALS.—An agency that 
leases or purchases a fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen energy 
system in accordance with subsection (b)(1) may use that lease 
or purchase to count toward an energy savings goal of the 
agency. 
(d) COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH STATE AGENCIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may establish a cooperative 
program with State agencies managing motor vehicle fleets 
to encourage purchase of fuel cell vehicles by the agencies. 
(2) INCENTIVES.—In carrying out the cooperative program, 
the Secretary may offer incentive payments to a State agency 
to assist with the cost of planning, differential purchases, and 
administration. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section— 
(1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
(3) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and 
(4) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 
2011 through 2015. 
SEC. 783. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF STATIONARY, PORTABLE, AND 
MICRO FUEL CELLS. 
(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 
(1) to stimulate acceptance by the market of stationary, 
portable, and micro fuel cells; and 
(2) to support development of technologies relating to sta-
tionary, portable, and micro fuel cells. 
(b) FEDERAL LEASES AND PURCHASES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than January 1, 2006, the head 
of any Federal agency that uses electrical power from sta-
tionary, portable, or microportable devices shall lease or pur-
chase a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell to meet any 
applicable energy savings goal described in subsection (c). 
(2) COSTS OF LEASES AND PURCHASES.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in cooperation with 
the Task Force and the Technical Advisory Committee, 
shall pay the cost to Federal agencies (or share the cost 
under interagency agreements) of leasing or purchasing 
stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells under paragraph 
(1). 
(B) COMPETITIVE
COSTS
AND
MANAGEMENT
STRUC-
TURES.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary, 
in consultation with the agency, may use the General Serv-
ices Administration or any commercial vendor to ensure— 
(i) a cost-effective purchase of a stationary, port-
able, or micro fuel cell; or 
(ii) a cost-effective management structure of the 
lease of a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell. 
(3) EXCEPTION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that the 
head of an agency described in paragraph (1) cannot find 
an appropriately efficient and reliable stationary, portable,