42 USC § 18832 - Energy efficiency materials pilot program

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title: "42 USC § 18832 - Energy efficiency materials pilot program"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "18832"
section_name: "Energy efficiency materials pilot program"
chapter_number: 162
chapter_name: "ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE"
subchapter_number: "V"
subchapter_name: "ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE"
part_number: "D"
part_name: "Schools and Nonprofits"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)"
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# § 18832. Energy efficiency materials pilot program

**(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** November 15, 2021

Not later than 1 year after , 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.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)

## Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of , including authority of Secretary of Labor, see .