Sec. 101. Assistance for rebuilding of electric grid
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In this section: The term efficient means, with respect to a technology, product, material, equipment, or practice, the use of the technology, product, material, equipment, or practice in a manner that results in reduced energy consumption or energy costs for the same level of service or a higher level of service. The term resilient means, with respect to a system or a component of a system, the ability of the system or component to adapt to a changing condition and withstand and rapidly recover from a disruption.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, assistance provided under sections 403, 404, 406, 408, and 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b , 5170c, 5172, 5174, 5189f) may be used to build, repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace an energy system or building in a covered disaster area as a result of a covered disaster in a manner that— is more resilient; is more efficient; provides continuous flow of power to facilities critical to public health, safety, and welfare; maximizes the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies; and promotes lower energy bills to the extent feasible.
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(1)creates eligibility for assistance for any energy provider that is not otherwise eligible for assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall designate a representative of the Agency to coordinate with one or more private entities that are interested in donating energy system technologies and services to rebuild in accordance with paragraph (1). In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraged to coordinate with the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each National Laboratory (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 )), in coordination with the programs of the Department of Energy that provide assistance to States and industry, shall make technical assistance available to Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities that are interested in— developing plans or providing guidance on the design of a resilient and efficient energy system or building; and building, repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing an energy system or building in accordance with paragraph (1). The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraged to consult with the Secretary of Defense regarding the experience of the Department of Defense in building resilient power systems. Out of funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency $13,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018, to remain available until expended, for carrying out the activities authorized under this section (including technical assistance and related activities), and other related activities, including conservation and renewable resources programs as authorized. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any authority to provide emergency assistance otherwise provided by law.
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