42 USC 16236 - Research and development into integrating renewable energy onto the electric grid

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 16236.

Research and development into integrating renewable energy onto the electric grid

(a)

In general

Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary shall establish a research, development, and demonstration program on technologies that enable integration of renewable energy generation sources onto the electric grid across multiple program offices of the Department. The program shall include—

(1)

forecasting for predicting generation from variable renewable energy sources;

(2)

development of cost-effective low-loss, long-distance transmission lines; and

(3)

development of cost-effective advanced technologies for variable renewable generation sources to provide grid services.

(b)

Coordination

(c)

Adoption of technologies

(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 936, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8004(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2583.)

cite as: 42 USC 16236