Sec. 3. Renewable energy facilities grants
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The Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to promote development of career and technical education facilities that are energy efficient and promote the use of renewable energy practices. For purposes of this section, eligible entities include— a local education agency eligible for funding under section 131 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2351 ) or an area career and technical education school or education service agency described under that section; or a postsecondary institution eligible for funding under section 132 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 2352 ).
An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall convene a peer review process to review applications for grants under this section and to make recommendations regarding the selection of grantees. Members of the peer review committee shall include— career and technical education administrators who have experience with energy-efficient facilities and equipment; and business and industry experts who build and work in renewable energy facilities.
Grants awarded under this section shall be used for— performing an evaluation of the sustainability aspects of current facilities, unless such an evaluation has been conducted prior to receiving a grant under this section; convening stakeholders, including organizations devoted to the promotion and support of renewable energy activities, to develop a plan to address needs identified in such an evaluation, unless such a plan has already been developed prior to receiving a grant under this section; initiating activities related to the construction, operation, and improvement of facilities that promote the use of renewable energy practices; purchasing energy-efficient machinery, technology, or other physical equipment used as an educational tool to deliver career and technical education courses; measuring the effectiveness of the new or improved facilities and infrastructure, such as complying with existing renewable energy standards; and communicating the lessons and practices learned from the building upgrades to other institutions.
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