Sec. 402. Lunar power purchase agreement feasibility study
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The Administrator may enter into an arrangement with an independent entity with appropriate expertise to conduct a study evaluating the feasibility of using power purchase agreements to facilitate the private sector development and deployment of lunar surface power capabilities. The study conducted under subsection
(a)may include the following: An identification of facilities and technical capabilities needed to support lunar surface power production. A description and assessment of the types and technical readiness of technologies that could be used to provide the United States with access to lunar surface power, and an estimated timeline of availability of such technologies. A demand forecast for lunar surface power capabilities, including the following: Forecasted demand of both governmental and nongovernmental users. To support the following: Near-term exploration activities. Long-duration activities. Capabilities allowing activities throughout the lunar night. An identification of lessons learned from Federal Government experience with power purchase agreements, including a description of any relevant Federal Government use of power purchase agreements, and a description of how such lessons learned could inform or be applied to future United States lunar power purchase agreements. Potential policy and legal issues associated with lunar power purchase agreements between providers and the United States Government, international partners, and other private sector entities. In conducting the study under this section, the Administrator may consult with the following: The Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium. The Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, and other Federal agencies, as determined appropriate by the Administrator. International partners. Relevant private sector entities. Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).