42 USC 17204 - High cost region geothermal energy grant program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 17204.

High cost region geothermal energy grant program

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Eligible entity

The term “eligible entity” means—

(A)

a utility;

(B)

an electric cooperative;

(C)

a State;

(D)

a political subdivision of a State;

(E)

an Indian tribe; or

(F)

a Native corporation.

(2)

High-cost region

(b)

Program

(c)

Eligible activities

An eligible entity may use grant funds under this section, with respect to a geothermal energy project in a high-cost region, only—

(1)

to conduct a feasibility study, including a study of exploration, geochemical testing, geomagnetic surveys, geologic information gathering, baseline environmental studies, well drilling, resource characterization, permitting, and economic analysis;

(2)

for design and engineering costs, relating to the project; and

(3)

to demonstrate and promote commercial application of technologies related to geothermal energy as part of the project.

(d)

Cost sharing

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 625, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1685; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3002(l), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2496.)

cite as: 42 USC 17204