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technologies that are included in the report transmitted under 
subsection (e); and 
(2) provide for the establishment of 5 projects in geographic 
areas that are regionally and climatically diverse to dem-
onstrate the production of hydrogen at existing wind energy 
facilities, including one demonstration project at a National 
Laboratory or institution of higher education. 
(c) PROGRAM SUPPORT.—The Secretary shall support programs 
at institutions of higher education for the development of solar 
energy technologies and wind energy technologies for the production 
of hydrogen. The programs supported under this subsection shall— 
(1) enhance fellowship and faculty assistance programs; 
(2) provide support for fundamental research; 
(3) encourage collaborative research among industry, 
National Laboratories, and institutions of higher education; 
(4) support communication and outreach; and 
(5) to the greatest extent possible— 
(A) be located in geographic areas that are regionally 
and climatically diverse; and 
(B) be located at part B institutions, minority institu-
tions, and institutions of higher education located in States 
participating in the Experimental Program to Stimulate 
Competitive Research of the Department. 
(d) INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND NATIONAL LAB-
ORATORY INTERACTIONS.—In conjunction with the programs sup-
ported under this section, the Secretary shall develop sabbatical, 
fellowship, and visiting scientist programs to encourage National 
Laboratories and institutions of higher education to share and 
exchange personnel. 
(e) REPORT.—The Secretary shall transmit to the Congress not 
later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act a 
report containing detailed summaries of the roadmaps prepared 
under subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1), descriptions of the Secretary’s 
progress in establishing the projects and other programs required 
under this section, and recommendations for promoting the avail-
ability of advanced solar and wind energy technologies for the 
production of hydrogen. 
(f) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section— 
(1) the term ‘‘concentrating solar power devices’’ means 
devices that concentrate the power of the sun by reflection 
or refraction to improve the efficiency of a photovoltaic or 
thermal generation process; 
(2) the term ‘‘minority institution’’ has the meaning given 
to that term in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k); 
(3) the term ‘‘part B institution’’ has the meaning given 
to that term in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061); and 
(4) the term ‘‘photovoltaic devices’’ means devices that con-
vert light directly into electricity through a solid-state, semicon-
ductor process. 
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for carrying out 
the activities under this section for each of fiscal years 2006 through 
2020.
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SEC. 813. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. 
In carrying out this title, the Secretary shall carry out programs 
that— 
(1) provide for the transfer of critical hydrogen and fuel 
cell technologies to the private sector; 
(2) accelerate wider application of those technologies in 
the global market; 
(3) foster the exchange of generic, nonproprietary informa-
tion; and 
(4) assess technical and commercial viability of technologies 
relating to the production, distribution, storage, and use of 
hydrogen energy and fuel cells. 
SEC. 814. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 
(a) REPRESENTATION.—The Secretary may represent the United 
States interests with respect to activities and programs under this 
title, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant 
Federal agencies, before governments and nongovernmental 
organizations including— 
(1) other Federal, State, regional, and local governments 
and their representatives; 
(2) industry and its representatives, including members 
of the energy and transportation industries; and 
(3) in consultation with the Department of State, foreign 
governments and their representatives including international 
organizations. 
(b) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this title shall be 
construed to alter the regulatory authority of the Department. 
SEC. 815. COST SHARING. 
The costs of carrying out projects and activities under this 
title shall be shared in accordance with section 988. 
SEC. 816. SAVINGS CLAUSE. 
Nothing in this title shall be construed to affect the authority 
of the Secretary of Transportation that may exist prior to the 
date of enactment of this Act with respect to— 
(1) research into, and regulation of, hydrogen-powered 
vehicles fuel systems integrity, standards, and safety under 
subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code; 
(2) regulation of hazardous materials transportation under 
chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code; 
(3) regulation of pipeline safety under chapter 601 of title 
49, United States Code; 
(4) encouragement and promotion of research, development, 
and deployment activities relating to advanced vehicle tech-
nologies under section 5506 of title 49, United States Code; 
(5) regulation of motor vehicle safety under chapter 301 
of title 49, United States Code; 
(6) automobile fuel economy under chapter 329 of title 
49, United States Code; or 
(7) representation of the interests of the United States 
with respect to the activities and programs under the authority 
of title 49, United States Code.
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TITLE IX—RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Energy Research, Development, 
Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 902. GOALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to achieve the purposes of this 
title, the Secretary shall conduct a balanced set of programs of 
energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial 
application with the general goals of— 
(1) increasing the efficiency of all energy intensive sectors 
through conservation and improved technologies; 
(2) promoting diversity of energy supply; 
(3) decreasing the dependence of the United States on 
foreign energy supplies; 
(4) improving the energy security of the United States; 
and 
(5) decreasing the environmental impact of energy-related 
activities. 
(b) GOALS.—The Secretary shall publish measurable cost and 
performance-based goals, comparable over time, with each annual 
budget submission in at least the following areas: 
(1) Energy efficiency for buildings, energy-consuming indus-
tries, and vehicles. 
(2) Electric energy generation (including distributed 
generation), transmission, and storage. 
(3) Renewable energy technologies, including wind power, 
photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, geothermal energy, 
hydrogen-fueled systems, biomass-based systems, biofuels, and 
hydropower. 
(4) Fossil energy, including power generation, onshore and 
offshore oil and gas resource recovery, and transportation fuels. 
(5) Nuclear energy, including programs for existing and 
advanced reactors, and education of future specialists. 
(c) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The Secretary shall provide mechanisms 
for input on the annually published goals from industry, institutions 
of higher education, and other public sources. 
(d) EFFECT
OF GOALS.—Nothing in subsection (a) or the 
annually published goals creates any new authority for any Federal 
agency, or may be used by any Federal agency, to support the 
establishment of regulatory standards or regulatory requirements. 
SEC. 903. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) DEPARTMENTAL MISSION.—The term ‘‘departmental mis-
sion’’ means any of the functions vested in the Secretary by 
the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 
et seq.) or other law. 
(2) HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘Hispanic-
serving institution’’ has the meaning given the term in section 
502(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)). 
(3) NONMILITARY
ENERGY
LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘non-
military energy laboratory’’ means a National Laboratory other
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than a National Laboratory listed in subparagraph (G), (H), 
or (N) of section 2(3). 
(4) PART B INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘part B institution’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 322 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061). 
(5) SINGLE-PURPOSE RESEARCH FACILITY.—The term ‘‘single-
purpose research facility’’ means— 
(A) any of the primarily single-purpose entities owned 
by the Department; or 
(B) any other organization of the Department des-
ignated by the Secretary. 
(6) UNIVERSITY.—The term ‘‘university’’ has the meaning 
given the term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ in section 101 
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 
Subtitle A—Energy Efficiency 
SEC. 911. ENERGY EFFICIENCY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) OBJECTIVES.—The Secretary shall conduct programs of 
energy efficiency research, development, demonstration, and 
commercial application, including activities described in this 
subtitle. Such programs shall take into consideration the fol-
lowing objectives: 
(A) Increasing the energy efficiency of vehicles, 
buildings, and industrial processes. 
(B) Reducing the demand of the United States for 
energy, especially energy from foreign sources. 
(C) Reducing the cost of energy and making the 
economy more efficient and competitive. 
(D) Improving the energy security of the United States. 
(E) Reducing the environmental impact of energy-
related activities. 
(2) PROGRAMS.—Programs under this subtitle shall include 
research, development, demonstration, and commercial applica-
tion of— 
(A) advanced, cost-effective technologies to improve the 
energy efficiency and environmental performance of 
vehicles, including— 
(i) hybrid and electric propulsion systems; 
(ii) plug-in hybrid systems; 
(iii) advanced combustion engines; 
(iv) weight and drag reduction technologies; 
(v) whole-vehicle design optimization; and 
(vi) advanced drive trains; 
(B) cost-effective technologies, for new construction and 
retrofit, to improve the energy efficiency and environmental 
performance 
of 
buildings, 
using 
a 
whole-buildings 
approach, including onsite renewable energy generation; 
(C) advanced technologies to improve the energy effi-
ciency, environmental performance, and process efficiency 
of energy-intensive and waste-intensive industries; and 
(D) advanced control devices to improve the energy 
efficiency of electric motors, including those used in indus-
trial processes, heating, ventilation, and cooling.