42 USC 6348 - Energy efficiency in industrial facilities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 6348.

Energy efficiency in industrial facilities

(a)

Grant program

(1)

In general

(2)

Awarding of grants

The Secretary shall request project proposals and provide annual grants on a competitive basis. In evaluating grant proposals under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—

(A)

potential energy savings;

(B)

potential environmental benefits;

(C)

the degree of cost sharing;

(D)

the degree to which new and innovative technologies will be encouraged;

(E)

the level of industry involvement;

(F)

estimated project cost-effectiveness; and

(G)

the degree to which progress toward the energy improvement targets can be monitored.

(3)

Eligible projects

Projects eligible for grants under this subsection may include the following:

(A)

Workshops.

(B)

Training seminars.

(C)

Handbooks.

(D)

Newsletters.

(E)

Data bases.

(F)

Other activities approved by the Secretary.

(4)

Limitation on cost sharing

(5)

Authorization

(b)

Award program

(c)

Report on industrial reporting and voluntary targets

(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 131, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2836.)

cite as: 42 USC 6348