Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Part D · Chapter 162 — Energy Infrastructure
§ 18832. Energy efficiency materials pilot program
Statutory text
Definitions
In this section:
Applicant
The term “applicant” means a nonprofit organization that applies for a grant under this section.
Energy-efficiency material
In general
The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of energy or fuel.
Inclusions
The term “energy-efficiency material” includes—
a roof or lighting system or component of the system;
a window;
a door, including a security door; and
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).
Nonprofit building
The term “nonprofit building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
Establishment
Not later than 1 year after , the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials.
Grants
In general
The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b).
Application
The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe.
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—
the energy savings achieved;
the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials;
an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and
the financial need of the applicant.
Limitation on individual grant amount
Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117–58 div. D title V § 40542 · 135 Stat. 429
Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 18832
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 40542. ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.— In this section: (1) Applicant.— The term “applicant” means a nonprofit organization that applies for a grant under this section. (2) Energy-efficiency material.— (A) In general.— The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of energy or fuel. (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.— The term “nonprofit building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (b) Establishment.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. (c) Grants.— (1) In general.— The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b). (2) Application.— The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe. (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.— Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Wage Rate Requirements
For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
Credits
(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, , 135 Stat. 1074.)