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42 U.S.C. § 17157 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17157. Review and evaluation
(a) In general
The Secretary may review and evaluate the performance of any eligible entity that receives a grant under the program, including by conducting an audit, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(b) Withholding of funds
The Secretary may withhold from an eligible entity any portion of a grant to be provided to the eligible entity under the program if the Secretary determines that the eligible entity has failed to achieve compliance with—
(1) any applicable guideline or regulation of the Secretary relating to the program, including the misuse or misappropriation of funds provided under the program; or
(2) the energy efficiency and conservation strategy of the eligible entity.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 547, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1674.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 17158 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17158. Funding
(a) Authorization of appropriations
(1) Grants
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the provision of grants under the program $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(2) Administrative costs
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for administrative expenses of the program—
(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 and 2009;
(B) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 and 2011; and
(C) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(b) Maintenance of funding
The funding provided under this section shall supplement (and not supplant) other Federal funding provided under—
(1) a State energy conservation plan established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.); or
(2) the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons established under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 548, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1674; Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title IV, § 404(c), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 143.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871. Part D of title III of the Act is classified generally to part B (§ 6321 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 77 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
The Energy Conservation and Production Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 94–385, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1125. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§ 6861 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 81 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–5 struck out “; provided that 49 percent of the appropriated funds shall be distributed using the definition of eligible unit of local government-alternative 1 in section 17151(3)(A) of this title and 49 percent of the appropriated funds shall be distributed using the definition of eligible unit of local government-alternative 2 in section 17151(3)(B) of this title” after “2012”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 17171 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17171. Thermal energy storage research and development program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a program of research and development to provide lower cost and more viable thermal energy storage technologies to enable the shifting of electric power loads on demand and extend the operating time of concentrating solar power electric generating plants.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2011, and $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 602, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1674.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: This part known as the “Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007”, see Short Title note set out under section 17001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17172 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17172. Solar energy curriculum development and certification grants
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish in the Office of Solar Energy Technologies a competitive grant program to create and strengthen solar industry workforce training and internship programs in installation, operation, and maintenance of solar energy products. The goal of this program is to ensure a supply of well-trained individuals to support the expansion of the solar energy industry.
(b) Authorized activities
Grant funds may be used to support the following activities:
(1) Creation and development of a solar energy curriculum appropriate for the local educational, entrepreneurial, and environmental conditions, including curriculum for community colleges.
(2) Support of certification programs for individual solar energy system installers, instructors, and training programs.
(3) Internship programs that provide hands-on participation by students in commercial applications.
(4) Activities required to obtain certification of training programs and facilities by an industry-accepted quality-control certification program.
(5) Incorporation of solar-specific learning modules into traditional occupational training and internship programs for construction-related trades.
(6) The purchase of equipment necessary to carry out activities under this section.
(7) Support of programs that provide guidance and updates to solar energy curriculum instructors.
(c) Administration of grants
Grants may be awarded under this section for up to 3 years. The Secretary shall award grants to ensure sufficient geographic distribution of training programs nationally. Grants shall only be awarded for programs certified by an industry-accepted quality-control certification institution, or for new and growing programs with a credible path to certification. Due consideration shall be given to women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities.
(d) Report
The Secretary shall make public, on the website of the Department or upon request, information on the name and institution for all grants awarded under this section, including a brief description of the project as well as the grant award amount.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 604, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1675.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 17173 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17173. Daylighting systems and direct solar light pipe technology
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a program of research and development to provide assistance in the demonstration and commercial application of direct solar renewable energy sources to provide alternatives to traditional power generation for lighting and illumination, including light pipe technology, and to promote greater energy conservation and improved efficiency. All direct solar renewable energy devices supported under this program shall have the capability to provide measurable data on the amount of kilowatt-hours saved over the traditionally powered light sources they have replaced.
(b) Reporting
The Secretary shall transmit to Congress an annual report assessing the measurable data derived from each project in the direct solar renewable energy sources program and the energy savings resulting from its use.
(c) Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(1) the term “direct solar renewable energy” means energy from a device that converts sunlight into useable light within a building, tunnel, or other enclosed structure, replacing artificial light generated by a light fixture and doing so without the conversion of the sunlight into another form of energy; and
(2) the term “light pipe” means a device designed to transport visible solar radiation from its collection point to the interior of a building while excluding interior heat gain in the nonheating season.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $3,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 605, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1676.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 17191 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17191. Definitions
For purposes of this part:
(1) Engineered
When referring to enhanced geothermal systems, the term “engineered” means designed to access subsurface heat, including stimulation and nonstimulation technologies to address one or more of the following issues:
(A) Lack of effective permeability, porosity or open fracture connectivity within the heat reservoir.
(B) Insufficient contained geofluid in the heat reservoir.
(C) A low average geothermal gradient which necessitates deeper drilling, or the use of alternative heat sources or heat generation processes.
(2) 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.
(G) A consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F).
(3) Enhanced geothermal systems
The term “enhanced geothermal systems” means geothermal reservoir systems that are engineered, as opposed to occurring naturally.
(4) Geofluid
The term “geofluid” means any fluid used to extract thermal energy from the Earth which is transported to the surface for direct use or electric power generation, except that such term shall not include oil or natural gas.
(5) Geopressured resources
The term “geopressured resources” mean geothermal deposits found in sedimentary rocks under higher than normal pressure and saturated with gas or methane.
(6) Geothermal
The term “geothermal” refers to heat energy stored in the Earth’s crust that can be accessed for direct use or electric power generation.
(7) Hydrothermal
The term “hydrothermal” refers to naturally occurring subsurface reservoirs of hot water or steam.
(8) Systems approach
The term “systems approach” means an approach to solving problems or designing systems that attempts to optimize the performance of the overall system, rather than a particular component of the system.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 612, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2487.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Par. (1). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(a), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) defined the term“engineered”.
Pars. (2) to (8). Pub. L. 116–260, § 3002(a)(2), (3), added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) to (7) as (3) to (8), respectively.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: This part known as the “Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007”, see Short Title note set out under section 17001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 17192 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17192. Hydrothermal research and development
(a) In general
The Secretary shall carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for geothermal energy production from hydrothermal systems.
(b) Programs
The program authorized in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Advanced hydrothermal resource tools
The research and development of advanced geologic tools to assist in locating hydrothermal resources, and to increase the reliability of site characterization, including the development of new imaging and sensing technologies and techniques to assist in prioritization of targets for characterization;
(2) Exploratory drilling for geothermal resources
The demonstration of advanced technologies and techniques of siting and exploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a variety of geologic settings, carried out in collaboration with industry partners that will assist in the acquisition of high quality data sets relevant for hydrothermal subsurface characterization activities.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 613, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2487.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to hydrothermal research and development.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Center for Geothermal Technology Transfer.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 17201 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17201. 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. To the extent that activities authorized in this part take place in coastal and ocean areas, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, regarding the potential marine environmental impacts and measures to address such impacts.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 622, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1684.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.