U.S Code last checked for updates: Aug 24, 2025
§ 17389.
Technology demonstration on the distribution grid
(a)
In general
(b)
Eligible projects
(1)
be designed to improve the performance and efficiency of the future electric grid, while ensuring the continued provision of safe, secure, reliable, and affordable power; and
(2)
demonstrate—
(A)
secure integration and management of two or more energy resources, including distributed energy generation, combined heat and power, micro-grids, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, demand response, and intelligent loads; and
(B)
secure integration and interoperability of communications and information technologies.
(Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VIII, § 8007, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2586.)
cite as: 42 USC 17389