Sec. 40542. ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM
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## SEC. 40542 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM **[**[42 U.S.C. 18832](/us/usc/t42/s18832)**]** ###
(a)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)Applicant The term “applicant” means a nonprofit organization that applies for a grant under this section. ####
(2)Energy-efficiency material #####
(A)In general The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of energy or fuel. #####
(B)Inclusions The term “energy-efficiency material” includes— ######
(i)a roof or lighting system or component of the system; ######
(ii)a window; ######
(iii)a door, including a security door; and ######
(iv)a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system). ####
(3)Nonprofit building The term “nonprofit building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ###
(b)Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. ###
(c)Grants ####
(1)In general The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b). ####
(2)Application The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph
(1)if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe. ####
(3)Criteria for grant In determining whether to award a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on— #####
(A)the energy savings achieved; #####
(B)the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials; #####
(C)an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and #####
(D)the financial need of the applicant. ####
(4)Limitation on individual grant amount Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000. ###
(d)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. ## Subtitle E Miscellaneous
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM
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