42 U.S.C. § 18795b — State-based home energy efficiency con-

Page 9241 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 18795b not more than 20 percent of the grant amount for planning, administration, or technical as- sistance relating to a high-efficiency electric home rebate program. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means— (A) a low- or moderate-income household; (B) an individual or entity that owns a multifamily building not less than 50 per- cent of the residents of which are low- or moderate-income households; and (C) a governmental, commercial, or non- profit entity, as determined by the Sec- retary, carrying out a qualified electrifica- tion project on behalf of an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (2) High-efficiency electric home rebate pro- gram The term ‘‘high-efficiency electric home re- bate program’’ means a rebate program car- ried out by a State energy office or Indian Tribe pursuant to subsection (c) using a grant received under the program. (3) Indian Tribe The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25. (4) Low- or moderate-income household The term ‘‘low- or moderate-income house- hold’’ means an individual or family the total annual income of which is less than 150 per- cent of the median income of the area in which the individual or family resides, as re- ported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including an individual or family that has demonstrated eligibility for another Federal program with income restric- tions equal to or below 150 percent of area me- dian income. (5) Program The term ‘‘program’’ means the program carried out by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1). (6) Qualified electrification project (A) In general The term ‘‘qualified electrification project’’ means a project that— (i) includes the purchase and installation of— (I) an electric heat pump water heater; (II) an electric heat pump for space heating and cooling; (III) an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven; (IV) an electric heat pump clothes dryer; (V) an electric load service center; (VI) insulation; (VII) air sealing and materials to im- prove ventilation; or (VIII) electric wiring; (ii) with respect to any appliance de- scribed in clause (i), the purchase of which is carried out— (I) as part of new construction; (II) to replace a nonelectric appliance; or (III) as a first-time purchase with re- spect to that appliance; and (iii) is carried out at, or relating to, a single-family home or multifamily build- ing, as applicable and defined by the Sec- retary. (B) Exclusions The term ‘‘qualified electrification project’’ does not include any project with respect to which the appliance, system, equipment, infrastructure, component, or other item described in subclauses (I) through (VIII) of subparagraph (A)(i) is not certified under the Energy Star program es- tablished by section 6294a of this title, if ap- plicable. (Pub. L. 117–169, title V, § 50122, Aug. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 2036.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of Pub. L. 117–169, and not as part of div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, which enacted this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS For definitions of ‘‘Secretary’’, ‘‘State energy office’’, and ‘‘State Energy Program’’ as used in this section, see section 50111 of Pub. L. 117–169, set out as a note under section 17113b of this title. § 18795b. State-based home energy efficiency con- tractor training grants (a) Appropriation In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2031, to carry out a program to provide financial assistance to States to develop and implement a State pro- gram described in section 6322(d)(13) of this title, which shall provide training and education to contractors involved in the installation of home energy efficiency and electrification improve- ments, including improvements eligible for re- bates under a HOMES rebate program (as de- fined in section 18795(d) of this title) or a high- efficiency electric home rebate program (as de- fined in section 18795a(d) of this title), as part of an approved State energy conservation plan under the State Energy Program. (b) Use of funds A State may use amounts received under sub- section (a)— (1) to reduce the cost of training contractor employees; (2) to provide testing and certification of contractors trained and educated under a State program developed and implemented pursuant to subsection (a); and (3) to partner with nonprofit organizations to develop and implement a State program pursuant to subsection (a). Page 9242 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 18801 (c) Administrative expenses Of the amounts received by a State under sub- section (a), a State shall use not more than 10 percent for administrative expenses associated with developing and implementing a State pro- gram pursuant to that subsection. (Pub. L. 117–169, title V, § 50123, Aug. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 2041.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of Pub. L. 117–169, and not as part of div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, which enacted this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS For definitions of ‘‘Secretary’’, ‘‘State’’, and ‘‘State Energy Program’’ as used in this section, see section 50111 of Pub. L. 117–169, set out as a note under section 17113b of this title. PART B—BUILDINGS § 18801. Building, training, and assessment cen- ters (a) In general The Secretary shall provide grants to institu- tions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) and Tribal Colleges or Univer- sities (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20) to establish building training and assessment cen- ters— (1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental perform- ance in buildings; (2) to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings; (3) to train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and en- forcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation; (4) to assist institutions of higher education and Tribal Colleges or Universities in training building technicians; (5) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and dis- tributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings, particularly energy-intensive buildings; and (6) to coordinate with and assist State-ac- credited technical training centers, commu- nity colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States. (b) Coordination and nonduplication (1) In general The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program under section 17116 of this title and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort. (2) Collocation To the maximum extent practicable, build- ing, training, and assessment centers estab- lished under this section shall be collocated with industrial research and assessment cen- ters (as defined in section 18811 of this title). (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until ex- pended. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40512, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1059.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including au- thority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title. § 18802. Career skills training (a) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means a nonprofit partnership that— (1) includes the equal participation of indus- try, including public or private employers, and labor organizations, including joint labor- management training programs; (2) may include workforce investment boards, community-based organizations, quali- fied service and conservation corps, edu- cational institutions, small businesses, co- operatives, State and local veterans agencies, and veterans service organizations; and (3) demonstrates— (A) experience in implementing and oper- ating worker skills training and education programs; (B) the ability to identify and involve in training programs carried out under this section, target populations of individuals who would benefit from training and be ac- tively involved in activities relating to en- ergy efficiency and renewable energy indus- tries; and (C) the ability to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which stu- dents concurrently receive classroom instruc- tion and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies. (c) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection (b) shall be 50 percent. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until ex- pended. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40513, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1060.)