Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 121.djvu/1665

 121 STAT. 1644

PUBLIC LAW 110–140—DEC. 19, 2007

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‘‘(C) utility interconnection and negotiation of power and fuel contracts; ‘‘(D) understanding financing alternatives; ‘‘(E) permitting and siting issues; ‘‘(F) obtaining case studies of similar and successful sustainable energy infrastructure systems; and ‘‘(G) reviewing and obtaining computer software for assessment, design, and operation and maintenance of sustainable energy infrastructure systems. ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE COSTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.— On receipt of an application of an institutional entity, the Secretary may make grants to the institutional entity to fund a portion of the cost of— ‘‘(A) feasibility studies to assess the potential for implementation or improvement of sustainable energy infrastructure; ‘‘(B) analysis and implementation of strategies to overcome barriers to project implementation, including financial, contracting, siting, and permitting barriers; and ‘‘(C) detailed engineering of sustainable energy infrastructure. ‘‘(c) GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY.— ‘‘(1) GRANTS.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award grants to institutional entities to carry out projects to improve energy efficiency on the grounds and facilities of the institutional entity. ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENT.—To the extent that applications have been submitted, grants under subparagraph (A) shall include not less than 1 grant each year to an institution of higher education in each State. ‘‘(C) MINIMUM FUNDING.—Not less than 50 percent of the total funding for all grants under this subsection shall be awarded in grants to institutions of higher education. ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—Evaluation of projects for grant funding shall be based on criteria established by the Secretary, including criteria relating to— ‘‘(A) improvement in energy efficiency; ‘‘(B) reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and other air emissions, including criteria air pollutants and ozonedepleting refrigerants; ‘‘(C) increased use of renewable energy sources or thermal energy sources; ‘‘(D) reduction in consumption of fossil fuels; ‘‘(E) active student participation; and ‘‘(F) need for funding assistance. ‘‘(3) CONDITION.—As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an institutional entity shall agree— ‘‘(A) to implement a public awareness campaign concerning the project in the community in which the institutional entity is located; and ‘‘(B) to submit to the Secretary, and make available to the public, reports on any efficiency improvements, energy cost savings, and environmental benefits achieved as part of a project carried out under paragraph (1),

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