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42 U.S.C. § 17197 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17197. Advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development
(a) In general
The Secretary shall carry out a program of research and development of advanced computing and data science tools for geothermal energy.
(b) Programs
The program authorized in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Advanced computing for geothermal systems technologies
Research, development, and demonstration of technologies to develop advanced data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related computing tools to assist in locating geothermal 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 technologies.
(2) Geothermal systems reservoir modeling
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, and operational performance over time, including collaboration with industry and field validation.
(c) Coordination
In carrying out these programs, the Secretary shall ensure coordination and consultation with the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, coordination of these activities with the Department of Energy National Laboratories, institutes of higher education, and the private sector.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 618, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1683; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(g)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2494.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Center for Geothermal Technology Transfer.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17198 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17198. 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 Laboratories; and
(2) prioritizes science in areas relevant to the mission of the Department through the application of geothermal energy tools and technologies.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 619, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1683; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(h)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2495.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The Secretary shall expand the Department of Energy’s GeoPowering the West program to extend its geothermal technology transfer activities throughout the entire United States. The program shall be renamed ‘GeoPowering America’. The program shall continue to be based in the Department of Energy office in Golden, Colorado.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
(THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17199, 17200. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(i)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2495
text: Section 17199, Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 620, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1683, related to educational pilot program.
text: Section 17200, Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 621, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1684, related to reports to Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17202 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17202. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the programs under this part $170,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 623, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1684; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(j), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2495.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 2008 to 2012.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17203 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17203. International geothermal energy development
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with other appropriate Federal and multilateral agencies (including the United States Agency for International Development) shall support collaborative efforts with international partners to promote the research, development, and demonstration of geothermal technologies used to develop hydrothermal and enhanced geothermal system resources.
(b) United States Trade and Development Agency
The Director of the United States Trade and Development Agency may—
(1) encourage participation by United States firms in actions taken to carry out subsection (a); and
(2) provide grants and other financial support for feasibility and resource assessment studies conducted in, or intended to benefit, less developed countries.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 624, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1684; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(k), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2495.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(k)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with other appropriate Federal and multilateral agencies (including the United States Agency for International Development) shall support international collaborative efforts to promote the research, development, and deployment of geothermal technologies used to develop hydrothermal and enhanced geothermal system resources, including as partners (as appropriate) the African Rift Geothermal Development Facility, Australia, China, France, the Republic of Iceland, India, Japan, and the United Kingdom.”
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(k)(2), struck out subsec. (c). Text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17204 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17204. High cost region geothermal energy grant program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) a utility;
(B) an electric cooperative;
(C) a State;
(D) a political subdivision of a State;
(E) an Indian tribe; or
(F) a Native corporation.
(2) High-cost region
The term “high-cost region” means a region in which the average cost of electrical power or heat exceeds 150 percent of the national average retail cost, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Program
The Secretary shall use amounts made available to carry out this section to make grants to eligible entities for activities described in subsection (c).
(c) Eligible activities
An eligible entity may use grant funds under this section, with respect to a geothermal energy project in a high-cost region, only—
(1) to conduct a feasibility study, including a study of exploration, geochemical testing, geomagnetic surveys, geologic information gathering, baseline environmental studies, well drilling, resource characterization, permitting, and economic analysis;
(2) for design and engineering costs, relating to the project; and
(3) to demonstrate and promote commercial application of technologies related to geothermal energy as part of the project.
(d) Cost sharing
The cost-sharing requirements of section 16352 of this title shall apply to any project carried out under this section.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
Out of funds authorized under section 17202 of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 625, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1685; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(l), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2496.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(l)(1), inserted “or heat” after “electrical power”.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(l)(2), amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17211 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17211. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Eligible entity
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-institutional consortium thereof.
(2) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” means—
(A) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20); or
(B) a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 1002(c) of title 20).
(3) Marine energy
The term “marine energy” 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
(D) differentials in water temperature, including ocean thermal energy conversion.
(4) National laboratory
The term “National Laboratory” has the meaning given such term in section 15801(3) of this title.
(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 17231 of this title.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 632, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3001(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2479.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 17211, Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 632, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1686, related to definitions of terms, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 116–260.
heading: Short Title
text: This part was formerly known as the “Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research and Development Act”, see Short Title note formerly set out under section 17001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17212 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17212. Water power technology research, development, and demonstration
The Secretary shall carry out a program to conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of water power technologies in support of each of the following purposes:
(1) To promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of water power generation technologies in order to increase capacity and reduce the cost of those technologies.
(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.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 633, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3001(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2480.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 17212, Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 633, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1686, related to marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 116–260.
42 U.S.C. § 17215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17215. 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 research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities at the National Marine 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 institutions 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 technical expertise to support marine energy research.
(3) Whether the institution has access to marine resources.
(c) Purposes
The Centers shall coordinate among themselves, the Department, and National Laboratories to—
(1) advance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of marine energy technologies in response to industry and commercial needs;
(2) support in-water testing and demonstration of marine energy technologies, including facilities 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 systems.
(d) Coordination
To the extent practicable, the Centers shall coordinate their activities with the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, and other relevant Federal agencies.
(e) Termination
To the extent otherwise authorized by law, the Secretary may terminate funding for a Center described in paragraph (a) if such Center is under-performing.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 636, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3001(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2484.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 17215, Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 636, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1688, related to authorization of appropriations, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 116–260.
42 U.S.C. § 17217 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17217. Applicability of other laws.
Nothing in this part shall be construed as waiving, modifying, or superseding the applicability of any requirement under any environmental or other Federal or State law.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 638, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3001(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2486.)
42 U.S.C. § 17218 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17218. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this part $186,600,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, including $137,428,378 for marine energy and $49,171,622 for hydropower research, development, and demonstration activities.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 639, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3001(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2486.)
42 U.S.C. § 17251 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17251. Carbon capture
(a) Program establishment
(1) In general
The Secretary shall carry out a program to demonstrate technologies for the large-scale capture of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. In making awards under this program, the Secretary shall select, as appropriate, a diversity of capture technologies to address the need to capture carbon dioxide from a range of industrial sources.
(2) Scope of award
Awards under this section shall be only for the portion of the project that—
(A) carries out the large-scale capture (including purification and compression) of carbon dioxide from industrial sources;
(B) provides for the transportation and injection of carbon dioxide; and
(C) incorporates a comprehensive measurement, monitoring, and validation program.
(3) Preferences for award
To ensure reduced carbon dioxide emissions, the Secretary shall take necessary actions to provide for the integration of the program under this paragraph with the large-scale carbon dioxide sequestration tests described in section 16293(c) of this title. These actions should not delay implementation of these tests. The Secretary shall give priority consideration to projects with the following characteristics:
(A) Capacity
Projects that will capture a high percentage of the carbon dioxide in the treated stream and large volumes of carbon dioxide as determined by the Secretary.
(B) Sequestration
Projects that capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources that are near suitable geological reservoirs and could continue sequestration including—
(i) a field testing validation activity under section 16293 of this title; or
(ii) other geologic sequestration projects approved by the Secretary.
(4) Requirement
For projects that generate carbon dioxide that is to be sequestered, the carbon dioxide stream shall be of a sufficient purity level to allow for safe transport and sequestration.
(5) Cost-sharing
The cost-sharing requirements of section 16352 of this title for research and development projects shall apply to this section.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $200,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 703, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1708; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title IV, § 4003(c)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2539.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “section 16293(c)” for “section 16293(c)(3)”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
heading: Short Title
text: Subtitle A (§§ 701–708) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–140, which is classified principally to this part, is known as the “Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007”. See Short Title note set out under section 17001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17252 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17252. Review of large-scale programs
The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for an independent review and oversight, beginning in 2011, of the programs under section 16293(c) of this title and under section 17251 of this title, to ensure that the benefits of such programs are maximized. Not later than January 1, 2012, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report on the results of such review and oversight.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VII, § 704, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1709; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title IV, § 4003(c)(2), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2539.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “section 16293(c)” for “section 16293(c)(3)”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 17388 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17388. Advisory committee
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary shall designate an existing advisory committee to advise the Secretary on the authorization of research, development, and demonstration projects under sections 17384 and 17384a of this title.
(b) Responsibility
The Secretary shall annually solicit from the advisory committee—
(1) comments to identify grid modernization technology needs;
(2) an assessment of the progress of the research activities on grid modernization; and
(3) assistance in annually updating grid modernization technology roadmaps.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title XIII, § 1311, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8005, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2585.)
42 U.S.C. § 17389 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17389. Technology demonstration on the distribution grid
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish a grant program to carry out eligible projects related to the modernization of the electric grid, including the application of technologies to improve observability, advanced controls, and prediction of system performance on the distribution system.
(b) Eligible projects
To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), a project shall—
(1) be designed to improve the performance and efficiency of the future electric grid, while ensuring the continued provision of safe, secure, reliable, and affordable power; and
(2) demonstrate—
(A) secure integration and management of two or more energy resources, including distributed energy generation, combined heat and power, micro-grids, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, demand response, and intelligent loads; and
(B) secure integration and interoperability of communications and information technologies.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8007, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2586.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Act of 2020, and not as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Application
text: Provisions of section 3212 of this title applicable to construction, alteration, or repair work of demonstration projects funded by grants or contracts authorized under this section, see section 9006(b) of div. Z of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 16237 of this title.