42 USC 15971 - Integrated coal/renewable energy system

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 11, 2024

§ 15971.

Integrated coal/renewable energy system

(a)

In general

Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may provide loan guarantees for a project to produce energy from coal of less than 7,000 Btu/lb. using appropriate advanced integrated gasification combined cycle technology, including repowering of existing facilities, that—

(1)

is combined with wind and other renewable sources;

(2)

minimizes and offers the potential to sequester carbon dioxide emissions; and

(3)

provides a ready source of hydrogen for near-site fuel cell demonstrations.

(b)

Requirements

The facility—

(1)

may be built in stages;

(2)

shall have a combined output of at least 200 megawatts at successively more competitive rates; and

(3)

shall be located in the Upper Great Plains.

(c)

Technical criteria

(d)

Investment tax credits

(1)

In general

(2)

Other funding

(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 411, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 754.)

cite as: 42 USC 15971