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technologies that are being or have been field
tested;
(D) the use of new transmission tech-
nologies, including flexible alternating current
transmission systems, composite conductor mate-
rials, advanced protection devices, controllers,
and other cost-effective methods and technologies;
(E) the use of superconducting materials in
power delivery equipment such as transmission
and distribution cables, transformers, and gen-
erators;
(F) energy management technologies for en-
terprises with aggregated loads and distributed
generation, such as power parks;
(G) economic and system models to measure
the costs and benefits of improved system per-
formance;
(H) hybrid distributed energy systems to
optimize two or more distributed or on-site gen-
eration technologies; and
(I) real-time transmission and distribution
system control technologies that provide for con-
tinual exchange of information between genera-
tion, transmission, distribution, and end-user fa-
cilities.
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(c) SPECIAL PROJECTS.—In carrying out this section,
the Secretary shall demonstrate—
(1) the use of advanced wind power technology,
biomass, geothermal energy systems, and other renew-
able energy technologies to assist in delivering elec-
tricity to rural and remote locations;
(2) the combined use of wind power and coal
gasification technologies; and
(3) the use of high temperature superconducting
technology in projects to demonstrate the development
of superconductors that enhance the reliability, oper-
ational flexibility, or power-carrying capability of
electric transmission systems or increase the electrical
or operational efficiency of electric energy generation,
transmission, distribution and storage systems.
(d) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL AREAS.—In
carrying out special projects under subsection (c), the Sec-
retary may provide financial assistance to rural electric co-
operatives and other rural entities.
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying
out research, development, demonstration, and technology
deployment activities under this subtitle—
(1) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
(2) $595,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
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(3) $683,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; and
(4) $733,000,000 for fiscal year 2006, of which
$100,000,000 may be allocated to meet the goals of
subsection (b)(1).
SEC. 1222. BIOENERGY PROGRAMS.
(a) PROGRAM DIRECTION.—The Secretary shall carry
out research, development, demonstration, and technology
development activities related to bioenergy, including pro-
grams under paragraphs (4) and (6) of section 1221(b).
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
(1) 
BIOPOWER
ENERGY
SYSTEMS.—From
amounts authorized under section 1221(e), there are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for
biopower energy systems—
(A) $60,300,000 for fiscal year 2003;
(B) $69,300,000 for fiscal year 2004;
(C) $79,600,000 for fiscal year 2005; and
(D) $86,250,000 for fiscal year 2006.
(2) 
BIOFUELS
ENERGY
SYSTEMS.—From
amounts authorized under section 1221(e), there are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for
biofuels energy systems—
(A) $57,500,000 for fiscal year 2003;
(B) $66,125,000 for fiscal year 2004;
(C) $76,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; and
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(D) $81,400,000 for fiscal year 2006.
(3) INTEGRATED BIOENERGY RESEARCH AND DE-
VELOPMENT.—The Secretary may use funds author-
ized under paragraph (1) or (2) for programs,
projects, or activities that integrate applications for
both biopower and biofuels, including cross-cutting re-
search and development in feedstocks and economic
analysis.
SEC. 1223. HYDROGEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the
‘‘Hydrogen Future Act of 2003’’.
(b) PURPOSES.—Section 102(b) of the Spark M. Mat-
sunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstra-
tion Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12401(b)) is amended by strik-
ing paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:
‘‘(2) to direct the Secretary to develop a program
of technology assessment, information transfer, and
education in which Federal agencies, members of the
transportation, energy, and other industries, and
other entities may participate;
‘‘(3) to develop methods of hydrogen production
that minimize production of greenhouse gases, includ-
ing developing—
‘‘(A) efficient production from nonrenewable
resources; and
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‘‘(B) cost-effective production from renew-
able resources such as biomass, geothermal, wind,
and solar energy; and
‘‘(4) to foster the use of hydrogen as a major en-
ergy source, including developing the use of hydrogen
in—
‘‘(A) isolated villages, islands, and commu-
nities in which other energy sources are not
available or are very expensive; and
‘‘(B) foreign economic development, to avoid
environmental damage from increased fossil fuel
use.’’.
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Section 103 of the Spark
M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Dem-
onstration Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12402) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘January 1,
1999,’’ and inserting ‘‘1 year after the date of enact-
ment of the Hydrogen Future Act of 2003, and bien-
nially thereafter,’’;
(2) in subsection (b), by striking paragraphs (1)
and (2) and inserting the following:
‘‘(1) an analysis of hydrogen-related activities
throughout the United States Government to identify
productive areas for increased intragovernmental col-
laboration;