Sec. 3. Renewable energy facilities grants
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From the amounts appropriated under section 6 to carry out this section, the Secretary of Energy shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to promote— the development of career and technical education facilities that are energy efficient; and the use of renewable energy practices at such facilities. 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.
An eligible entity awarded a grant under this section shall use such grant to— perform an evaluation of the sustainability aspects of the facilities of the eligible entity, which shall include measuring the energy effectiveness of the facilities of such entity and evaluating whether the facilities comply with existing renewable energy standards; convene stakeholders, including organizations devoted to the promotion and support of renewable energy activities, to develop a plan to address needs identified in such evaluation; carry out activities related to the construction, operation, and improvement of facilities that promote the use of renewable energy practices; purchase energy-efficient machinery, technology, or other physical equipment used as an educational tool to deliver career and technical education courses; or communicate to other eligible entities the lessons and practices learned from activities carried out under paragraphs
(1)through (4). For purposes of this section, an eligible entity means— a local educational agency; an area career and technical education school; an educational service agency; a postsecondary institution; or a consortium of any of the entities described in paragraphs
(1)through (4).