advanced the field of renewable energy technology and contributed to North American energy independence; and

been certified by the Secretary under subsection (e).

Wind and biomass energy generation projects.

Photovoltaic and fuel cell energy generation projects.

Energy efficient building and renewable energy projects.

First-in-Class projects.

comply with third-party certification standards for high-performance, sustainable buildings;

use whole-building integration of energy efficiency and environmental performance design and technology, including advanced building controls;

use renewable energy for at least 50 percent of the energy consumption of the project;

comply with applicable Energy Star standards; and

include at least 5,000,000 square feet of enclosed space.

represents a First-In-Class use of renewable energy; or

otherwise establishes a new paradigm of building integrated renewable energy use or energy efficiency.

provide each certified project with guidance in meeting the criteria established under subsection (c);

identify programs of the Department, including National Laboratories and Technology Centers, that will assist each project in meeting the criteria established under subsection (c); and

ensure that knowledge and transfer of the most current technology between the applicable resources of the Federal Government (including the National Laboratories and Technology Centers, the Department, and the Environmental Protection Agency) and the certified projects is being facilitated to accelerate commercialization of work developed through those resources.