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42 U.S.C. § 17388 — Federal matching fund for smart grid investment costs
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**(a) Matching fund** The Secretary shall establish a Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program to provide grants of up to one-half (50 percent) of qualifying Smart Grid investments.
**(b) Qualifying investments** Qualifying Smart Grid investments may include any of the following made on or after November 15, 2021:
(1) In the case of appliances covered for purposes of establishing energy conservation standards under part B of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 ([42 U.S.C. 6291](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6291&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), the documented expenditures incurred by a manufacturer of such appliances associated with purchasing or designing, creating the ability to manufacture, and manufacturing and installing for one calendar year, internal devices that allow the appliance to engage in Smart Grid functions.
(2) In the case of specialized electricity-using equipment, including motors and drivers, installed in industrial or commercial applications, the documented expenditures incurred by its owner or its manufacturer of installing devices or modifying that equipment to engage in Smart Grid functions.
(3) In the case of transmission and distribution equipment fitted with monitoring and communications devices to enable smart grid functions, the documented expenditures incurred by the electric utility to purchase and install such monitoring and communications devices.
(4) In the case of metering devices, sensors, control devices, and other devices integrated with and attached to an electric utility system or retail distributor or marketer of electricity that are capable of engaging in Smart Grid functions, the documented expenditures incurred by the electric utility, distributor, o
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**(a) Matching fund** The Secretary shall establish a Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program to provide grants of up to one-half (50 percent) of qualifying Smart Grid investments.
**(b) Qualifying investments** Qualifying Smart Grid investments may include any of the following made on or after November 15, 2021:
(1) In the case of appliances covered for purposes of establishing energy conservation standards under part B of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 ([42 U.S.C. 6291](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6291&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), the documented expenditures incurred by a manufacturer of such appliances associated with purchasing or designing, creating the ability to manufacture, and manufacturing and installing for one calendar year, internal devices that allow the appliance to engage in Smart Grid functions.
(2) In the case of specialized electricity-using equipment, including motors and drivers, installed in industrial or commercial applications, the documented expenditures incurred by its owner or its manufacturer of installing devices or modifying that equipment to engage in Smart Grid functions.
(3) In the case of transmission and distribution equipment fitted with monitoring and communications devices to enable smart grid functions, the documented expenditures incurred by the electric utility to purchase and install such monitoring and communications devices.
(4) In the case of metering devices, sensors, control devices, and other devices integrated with and attached to an electric utility system or retail distributor or marketer of electricity that are capable of engaging in Smart Grid functions, the documented expenditures incurred by the electric utility, distributor, or marketer and its customers to purchase and install such devices.
(5) In the case of software that enables devices or computers to engage in Smart Grid functions, the documented purchase costs of the software.
(6) In the case of entities that operate or coordinate operations of regional electric grids, the documented expenditures for purchasing and installing such equipment that allows Smart Grid functions to operate and be combined or coordinated among multiple electric utilities and between that region and other regions.
(7) In the case of persons or entities other than electric utilities owning and operating a distributed electricity generator, the documented expenditures of enabling that generator to be monitored, controlled, or otherwise integrated into grid operations and electricity flows on the grid utilizing Smart Grid functions.
(8) In the case of electric or hybrid-electric vehicles, the documented expenses for devices that allow the vehicle to engage in Smart Grid functions (but not the costs of electricity storage for the vehicle).
(9) In the case of data analytics that enable software to engage in Smart Grid functions, the documented purchase costs of the data analytics.
(10) In the case of buildings, the documented expenses for devices and software, including for installation, that allow buildings to engage in demand flexibility or Smart Grid functions.
(11) In the case of utility communications, operational fiber and wireless broadband communications networks to enable data flow between distribution system components.
(12) In the case of advanced transmission technologies such as dynamic line rating, flow control devices, advanced conductors, network topology optimization, or other hardware, software, and associated protocols applied to existing transmission facilities that increase the operational transfer capacity of a transmission network, the documented expenditures to purchase and install those advanced transmission technologies.
(13) In the case of extreme weather or natural disasters, the ability to redirect or shut off power to minimize blackouts and avoid further damage.
(14) The documented expenditures related to purchasing and implementing Smart Grid functions in such other cases as the Secretary shall identify.
**(c) Investments not included** Qualifying Smart Grid investments do not include any of the following:
(1) Investments or expenditures for Smart Grid technologies, devices, or equipment that utilize specific tax credits or deductions under the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.
(2) Expenditures for electricity generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure or equipment not directly related to enabling Smart Grid functions.
(3) After the final date for State consideration of the Smart Grid Information Standard under section 2621(d)(17) 11 See References in Text note below. of title 16, an investment that is not in compliance with such standard.
(4) After the development and publication by the Institute of protocols and model standards for interoperability of smart grid devices and technologies, an investment that fails to incorporate any of such protocols or model standards.
(5) Expenditures for physical interconnection of generators or other devices to the grid except those that are directly related to enabling Smart Grid functions.
(6) Expenditures for ongoing salaries, benefits, or personnel costs not incurred in the initial installation, training, or start up of smart grid functions.
(7) Expenditures for travel, lodging, meals or other personal costs.
(8) Ongoing or routine operation, billing, customer relations, security, and maintenance expenditures.
(9) Such other expenditures that the Secretary determines not to be Qualifying Smart Grid Investments by reason of the lack of the ability to perform Smart Grid functions or lack of direct relationship to Smart Grid functions.
**(d) Smart grid functions** The term “smart grid functions” means any of the following:
(1) The ability to develop, store, send and receive digital information concerning electricity use, costs, prices, time of use, nature of use, storage, or other information relevant to device, grid, or utility operations, to or from or by means of the electric utility system, through one or a combination of devices and technologies.
(2) The ability to develop, store, send and receive digital information concerning electricity use, costs, prices, time of use, nature of use, storage, or other information relevant to device, grid, or utility operations to or from a computer or other control device.
(3) The ability to measure or monitor electricity use as a function of time of day, power quality characteristics such as voltage level, current, cycles per second, or source or type of generation and to store, synthesize or report that information by digital means.
(4) The ability to sense and localize disruptions or changes in power flows on the grid and communicate such information instantaneously and automatically for purposes of enabling automatic protective responses to sustain reliability and security of grid operations.
(5) The ability to detect, prevent, communicate with regard to, respond to, or recover from system security threats, including cyber-security threats and terrorism, using digital information, media, and devices.
(6) The ability of any appliance or machine to respond to such signals, measurements, or communications automatically or in a manner programmed by its owner or operator without independent human intervention.
(7) The ability to use digital information to operate functionalities on the electric utility grid that were previously electro-mechanical or manual.
(8) The ability to use digital controls to manage and modify electricity demand, enable congestion management, assist in voltage control, provide operating reserves, and provide frequency regulation.
(9) The ability to use data analytics and software-as-service to provide flexibility by improving the visibility of the electrical system to grid operators that can help quickly rebalance the electrical system with autonomous controls.
(10) The ability to facilitate the aggregation or integration of distributed energy resources to serve as assets for the grid.
(11) The ability to provide energy storage to meet fluctuating electricity demand, provide voltage support, and integrate intermittent generation sources, including vehicle-to-grid technologies.
(12) The ability of hardware, software, and associated protocols applied to existing transmission facilities to increase the operational transfer capacity of a transmission network.
(13) The ability to anticipate and mitigate impacts of extreme weather or natural disasters on grid resiliency.
(14) The ability to facilitate the integration of renewable energy resources, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid technologies.
(15) The ability to reliably meet increased demand from electric vehicles and the electrification of appliances and other sectors.
(16) Such other functions as the Secretary may identify as being necessary or useful to the operation of a Smart Grid.
**(e) Procedures and rules**
(1) The Secretary shall, within 60 days after February 17, 2009, by means of a notice of intent and subsequent solicitation of grant proposals—
(A) establish procedures by which applicants can obtain grants of not more than one-half of their documented costs;
(B) require as a condition of receiving funding under this subsection that demonstration projects utilize open protocols and standards (including Internet-based protocols and standards) if available and appropriate;
(C) establish procedures to ensure that there is no duplication or multiple payment for the same investment or costs, that the grant goes to the party making the actual expenditures for the qualifying Smart Grid investments, and that the grants made have a significant effect in encouraging and facilitating the development of a smart grid;
(D) establish procedures to ensure there will be public records of grants made, recipients, and qualifying Smart Grid investments which have received grants; and
(E) establish procedures to provide advance payment of moneys up to the full amount of the grant award.
(2) The Secretary shall have discretion and exercise reasonable judgment to deny grants for investments that do not qualify.
**(f) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary for the administration of this section and the grants to be made pursuant to this section for fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Additional services** — The term “additional services” means the provision of supplementary power, backup or standby power, maintenance power, or interruptible power to an electric consumer by an electric utility.
(2) **Waste heat to power system** — The term “waste heat to power system” means a system that generates electricity through the recovery of waste energy.
(3) **Other terms**
(A) *Purpa* — The terms “electric consumer”, “electric utility”, “interconnection service”, “nonregulated electric utility”, and “State regulatory authority” have the meanings given those terms in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ([16 U.S.C. 2601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), within the meaning of title I of that Act ([16 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
(B) *EPCA* — The terms “combined heat and power system” and “waste energy” have the meanings given those terms in [section 6341 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6341&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Review**
(1) **In general** — Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other appropriate entities, shall review existing rules and procedures relating to interconnection service and additional services throughout the United States for electric generation with nameplate capacity up to 150 megawatts connecting at either distribution or transmission voltage levels to identify barriers to the deployment of combined heat and power systems and waste heat to power s
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**(a) In general** To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
**(b) Report** Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).
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**(a) “Energy action” defined** For purposes of this section, the term “energy action” means any matter required to be transmitted, or submitted to the Congress in accordance with the procedures of this section.
**(b) Transmittal of energy action to Congress** The President shall transmit any energy action (bearing an identification number) to both Houses of Congress on the same day. If both Houses are not in session on the day any energy action is received by the appropriate officers of each House, for purposes of this section such energy action shall be deemed to have been transmitted on the first succeeding day on which both Houses are in session.
**(c) Effective date of energy action**
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if energy action is transmitted to the Houses of Congress, such action shall take effect at the end of the first period of 15 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which such action is transmitted to such Houses, unless between the date of transmittal and the end of such 15-day period, either House passes a resolution stating in substance that such House does not favor such action.
(2) An energy action described in paragraph (1) may take effect prior to the expiration of the 15-calendar-day period after the date on which such action is transmitted, if each House of Congress approves a resolution affirmatively stating in substance that such House does not object to such action.
**(d) Computation of period** For the purpose of subsection (c) of this section—
(1) continuity of session is broken only by an adjournment of Congress sine die; and
(2) the days on which either House is not in session because of an adjournment of more than 3 days to a day certain are excluded in the computation of the
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Budget contract** — The term “budget contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months.
(2) **Fixed-price contract** — The term “fixed-price contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations.
(3) **Price cap contract** — The term “price cap contract” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract.
**(b) Assistance** At the request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide information, technical assistance, and funding—
(1) to develop education and outreach programs to encourage consumers to fill their storage facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil during the summer months; and
(2) to promote the use of budget contracts, price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other advantageous financial arrangements,
to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply shortages of those products.
**(c) Preference** In implementing this section, the Secretary shall give preference to States that contribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs.
**(d) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
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(A) analysis of the potential benefits of de-
velopment of integrated electric systems on
the electric grid;
(B) analysis of the potential contributions
of integrated energy systems to different
grid architecture scenarios;
(C) research and development goals for
various integrated energy systems, includ-
ing those identified in subsection (a);
(D) assessment of policy and market bar-
riers to the adoption of integrated energy
systems;
(E) analysis of the technical and economic
feasibility of adoption of different integrated
energy systems; and
(F) a 10-year roadmap to guide the pro-
gram established under subsection (a).
(2) Updates
Not less than once every 3 years for the du-
ration of this research program, the Secretary
shall submit an updated version of the stra-
tegic plan to the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(c) Program implementation
In carrying out the research, development,
demonstration,
and
commercial
application
aims of subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1) implement the recommendations set
forth in the strategic plan in subsection (b);
(2) coordinate across all relevant program
offices at the Department, including—
(A) the Office of Energy Efficiency and Re-
newable Energy;
(B) the Office of Nuclear Energy; and
(C) the Office of Fossil Energy;
(3) leverage existing programs and resources
of the Department; and
(4) prioritize activities that accelerate the
development of integrated electricity genera-
tion, storage, and distribution systems with
net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
(d) Integrated energy system defined
The term ‘‘integrated energy system’’
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(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal
year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 273, as added Pub. L.
106–469, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2040; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 301(b)(2),
Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683.)
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AMENDMENTS
2005—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–58 struck out heading
and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: ‘‘Section
6285 of this title does not apply to this section.’’
PART D—EXPIRATION
§ 6285.
Repealed.
Pub.
L.
109–58,
title
III,
§ 301(b)(3), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 683
Section, Pub. L. 94–163, title II, § 281, as added Pub. L.
99–58, title I, § 104(a), July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 104; amended
Pub. L. 100–373, § 1, July 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 878; Pub. L.
101–262, § 2(c), Mar. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 124; Pub. L. 101–360,
§ 2(c), Aug. 10, 1990, 104 Stat. 421; Pub. L. 101–383, § 2(3),
Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 103–406, title I, § 103,
Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4209; Pub. L. 104–306, § 1(4), Oct. 14,
1996, 110 Stat. 3810; Pub. L. 105–177, § 1(5), June 1, 1998,
112 Stat. 106; Pub. L. 106–64, § 1(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat.
511; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 104(4), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat.
2033; Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title III, § 339(b)(2), Feb. 20,
2003, 117 Stat. 279, provided for the expiration of all au-
thority under this subchapter at midnight Sept. 30,
2008.
SUBCHAPTER III—IMPROVING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
PART A—ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AUTOMOBILES
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
This part was, in the original, designated part B and
has b
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