§ 17035. University based research and development grant program

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(a)Establishment The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program, in a geographically diverse manner, for projects submitted for consideration by institutions of higher education to conduct research and development of renewable energy technologies. Each grant made shall not exceed $2,000,000.

(b)Eligibility Priority shall be given to institutions of higher education with—

(1)established programs of research in renewable energy;

(2)locations that are low income or outside of an urbanized area;

(3)a joint venture with an Indian tribe; and

(4)proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation as a source of woody biomass.

(c)Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.

(d)Definitions In this section:

(1)Indian tribe The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title.

(2)Renewable energy The term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title.

(3)Urbanized area The term “urbanized area” has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

(Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 234, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1538.)

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To move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to

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§ 17035

University based research and development grant program

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U.S.C.§ 15823

U.S.C.§ 16181

U.S.C.§ 1824

Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 234

Stat.121 Stat. 1538

Pub. L.section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140

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