42 USC 16123 - Federal procurement of stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 16123.

Federal procurement of stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells

(a)

Purposes

The purposes of this section are—

(1)

to stimulate acceptance by the market of stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells; and

(2)

to support development of technologies relating to stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells.

(b)

Federal leases and purchases

(1)

In general

(2)

Costs of leases and purchases

(A)

In general

(B)

Competitive costs and management structures

In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in consultation with the agency, may use the General Services Administration or any commercial vendor to ensure—

(i)

a cost-effective purchase of a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell; or

(ii)

a cost-effective management structure of the lease of a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell.

(3)

Exception

(A)

In general

(B)

Consideration

In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider—

(i)

the needs of the agency; and

(ii)

an evaluation performed by—

(I)

the Task Force; or

(II)

the Technical Advisory Committee of the Task Force.

(c)

Energy savings goals

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—

(1)

$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;

(2)

$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;

(3)

$75,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(4)

$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

(5)

$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and

(6)

such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 783, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 837.)

cite as: 42 USC 16123