42 USC 18832 - Energy efficiency materials pilot program

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

§ 18832.

Energy efficiency materials pilot program

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Applicant

(2)

Energy-efficiency material

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusions

The term “energy-efficiency material” includes—

(i)

a roof or lighting system or component of the system;

(ii)

a window;

(iii)

a door, including a security door; and

(iv)

a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system).

(3)

Nonprofit building

(b)

Establishment

(c)

Grants

(1)

In general

(2)

Application

(3)

Criteria for grant

In determining whether to award a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on—

(A)

the energy savings achieved;

(B)

the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials;

(C)

an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and

(D)

the financial need of the applicant.

(4)

Limitation on individual grant amount

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)

cite as: 42 USC 18832