Sec. 331. Energy efficient transformer rebate program
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In this section, the term qualified transformer means a transformer that meets or exceeds the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA)Premium Efficiency designation, calculated to 2 decimal points, as having 30 percent fewer losses than the NEMA TP–1–2002 efficiency standard for a transformer of the same number of phases and capacity, as measured in kilovolt-amperes. Not later than January 1, 2014, the Secretary shall establish a program under which rebates are provided for expenditures made by owners of industrial or manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and multifamily residential buildings for the purchase and installation of a new energy efficient transformers. To be eligible to receive a rebate under this section, an owner shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including demonstrated evidence that the owner purchased a qualified transformer. For qualified transformers, rebates, in dollars per kilovolt-ampere (referred to in this paragraph as kVA ) shall be— for 3-phase transformers— with a capacity of not greater than 10 kVA, 15; with a capacity of not less than 10 kVA and not greater than 100 kVA, the difference between 15 and the quotient obtained by dividing— the difference between— the capacity of the transformer in kVA; and 10; by 9; and with a capacity greater than or equal to 100 kVA, 5; and for single-phase transformers, 75 percent of the rebate for a 3-phase transformer of the same capacity. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015, to remain available until expended.