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 121 STAT. 1636

PUBLIC LAW 110–140—DEC. 19, 2007

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(C) research to achieve energy efficiency in steam, power, control system, and process heat technologies, and in other manufacturing processes; and (D) industrial and commercial energy efficiency and sustainability assessments to— (i) assist individual industrial and commercial sectors in developing tools, techniques, and methodologies to assess— (I) the unique processes and facilities of the sectors; (II) the energy utilization requirements of the sectors; and (III) the application of new, more energy efficient technologies; and (ii) conduct energy savings assessments; (E) the incorporation of technologies and innovations that would significantly improve the energy efficiency and utilization of energy-intensive commercial applications; and (F) any other activities that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) PROPOSALS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for funding under this subsection, a partnership shall submit to the Secretary a proposal that describes the proposed research, development, or demonstration activity to be conducted by the partnership. (B) REVIEW.—After reviewing the scientific, technical, and commercial merit of a proposals submitted under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the proposal. (C) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.—The provision of funding under this subsection shall be on a competitive basis. (4) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall require cost sharing in accordance with section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352). (d) GRANTS.—The Secretary may award competitive grants for innovative technology research, development and demonstrations to universities, individual inventors, and small companies, based on energy savings potential, commercial viability, and technical merit. (e) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION-BASED INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT CENTERS.—The Secretary shall provide funding to institution of higher education-based industrial research and assessment centers, whose purpose shall be— (1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance; (2) to promote applications of emerging concepts and technologies in small- and medium-sized manufacturers; (3) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources to supply heat, power, and new feedstocks for energy-intensive industries; (4) to coordinate with appropriate Federal and State research offices, and provide a clearinghouse for industrial process and energy efficiency technical assistance resources; and

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