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set of programs of energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application with the general goals of—
(1) increasing the efficiency of all energy intensive sectors through conservation and improved technologies;
(2) promoting diversity of energy supply;
(3) decreasing the dependence of the United
States on foreign energy supplies;
(4) improving the energy security of the
United States; and
(5) decreasing the environmental impact of
energy-related activities.
(b) Goals
The Secretary shall publish measurable cost
and performance-based goals, comparable over
time, with each annual budget submission in at
least the following areas:
(1) Energy efficiency for buildings, energyconsuming industries, and vehicles.
(2) Electric energy generation (including distributed generation), transmission, and storage.
(3) Renewable energy technologies, including
wind power, photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, geothermal energy, hydrogen-fueled systems, biomass-based systems, biofuels, and hydropower.
(4) Fossil energy, including power generation, onshore and offshore oil and gas resource
recovery, and transportation fuels.
(5) Nuclear energy, including programs for
existing and advanced reactors, and education
of future specialists.
(c) Public comment
The Secretary shall provide mechanisms for
input on the annually published goals from industry, institutions of higher education, and
other public sources.
(d) Effect of goals
Nothing in subsection (a) or the annually published goals creates any new authority for any
Federal agency, or may be used by any Federal
agency, to support the establishment of regulatory standards or regulatory requirements.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 902, Aug. 8, 2005, 119
Stat. 856.)
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the
original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title IX of Pub. L. 109–58,
Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 8101 and 8102 of Title 7, Agriculture, and section 5523 of Title 15, Commerce and
Trade, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 15801 of this title, section 8102 of Title 7, and section 2001 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and
amended provisions set out as notes under section 8101
of Title 7 and section 1902 of Title 30. For complete
classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 15801 of this title and Tables.
SHORT TITLE
For short title of title IX of Pub. L. 109–58, which enacted this subchapter, as the ‘‘Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application
Act of 2005’’, see section 431 of Pub. L. 109–58, set out as
a note under section 15801 of this title.

§ 16182. Definitions
In this subchapter:

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(1) Departmental mission
The term ‘‘departmental mission’’ means
any of the functions vested in the Secretary
by the Department of Energy Organization
Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law.
(2) Hispanic-serving institution
The term ‘‘Hispanic-serving institution’’ has
the meaning given the term in section 1101a(a)
of title 20.
(3) Nonmilitary energy laboratory
The term ‘‘nonmilitary energy laboratory’’
means a National Laboratory other than a National Laboratory listed in subparagraph (G),
(H), or (N) of section 15801(3) of this title.
(4) Part B institution
The term ‘‘part B institution’’ has the meaning given the term in section 1061 of title 20.
(5) Single-purpose research facility
The term ‘‘single-purpose research facility’’
means—
(A) any of the primarily single-purpose entities owned by the Department; or
(B) any other organization of the Department designated by the Secretary.
(6) University
The term ‘‘university’’ has the meaning
given the term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ in section 1001 of title 20.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 903, Aug. 8, 2005, 119
Stat. 856.)
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title IX of Pub. L. 109–58, Aug.
8, 2005, 119 Stat. 856, which enacted this subchapter,
amended sections 8101 and 8102 of Title 7, Agriculture,
and section 5523 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 15801 of
this title, section 8102 of Title 7, and section 2001 of
Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and amended provisions set out as notes under section 8101 of Title 7 and
section 1902 of Title 30. For complete classification of
title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 15801 of this title and Tables.
The Department of Energy Organization Act, referred
to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565,
as amended, which is classified principally to chapter
84 (§ 7101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set
out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.

PART A—ENERGY EFFICIENCY
§ 16191. Energy efficiency
(a) In general
(1) Objectives
The Secretary shall conduct programs of energy efficiency research, development, demonstration, and commercial application, including activities described in this part. Such
programs shall take into consideration the following objectives:
(A) Increasing the energy efficiency of vehicles, buildings, and industrial processes.
(B) Reducing the demand of the United
States for energy, especially energy from
foreign sources.
(C) Reducing the cost of energy and making the economy more efficient and competitive.

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(D) Improving the energy security of the
United States.
(E) Reducing the environmental impact of
energy-related activities.
(2) Programs
Programs under this part shall include research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of—
(A) advanced, cost-effective technologies
to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of vehicles, including—
(i) hybrid and electric propulsion systems;
(ii) plug-in hybrid systems;
(iii) advanced combustion engines;
(iv) weight and drag reduction technologies;
(v) whole-vehicle design optimization;
and
(vi) advanced drive trains;
(B) cost-effective technologies, for new
construction and retrofit, to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings, using a whole-buildings
approach, including onsite renewable energy
generation;
(C) advanced technologies to improve the
energy efficiency, environmental performance, and process efficiency of energy-intensive and waste-intensive industries;
(D) advanced control devices to improve
the energy efficiency of electric motors, including those used in industrial processes,
heating, ventilation, and cooling; and
(E) technologies to improve the energy efficiency of appliances and mechanical systems for buildings in cold climates, including combined heat and power units and increased use of renewable resources, including fuel.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary to carry out energy efficiency and
conservation research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities, including activities authorized under this part—
(1) $783,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(2) $865,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(3) $952,000,000 for fiscal year 2009.
(c) Allocations
From amounts authorized under subsection
(b), the following sums are authorized:
(1) For activities under section 16192 of this
title, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007
through 2009.
(2) For activities under section 16195 of this
title, $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007
through 2009.
(3) For activities under subsection (a)(2)(A)—
(A) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(B) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(C) $310,000,000 for fiscal year 2009.
(4) For activities under subsection (a)(2)(D),
$2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
(d) Extended authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary to carry out section 16192 of this title

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$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through
2013.
(e) Limitations
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section may be used for—
(1) the issuance or implementation of energy
efficiency regulations;
(2) the weatherization program established
under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et
seq.);
(3) a State energy conservation plan established under part D of title III of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et
seq.); or
(4) a Federal energy management measure
carried out under part 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 8251 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 911, Aug. 8, 2005, 119
Stat. 857; Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 315(a), Dec.
19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1571.)
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Energy Conservation and Production Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(2), is Pub. L. 94–385, Aug. 14, 1976,
90 Stat. 1125, as amended. Part A of title IV of the Act
is classified generally to part A (§ 6861 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 81 of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to
in subsec. (e)(3), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat.
871, as amended. Part D of title III of the Act is classified generally to part B (§ 6321 et seq.) of subchapter III
of chapter 77 of this title. For complete classification
of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out
under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
The National Energy Conservation Policy Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(4), is Pub. L. 95–619, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3206, as amended. Part 3 of title V of the Act
is classified generally to part B (§ 8251 et seq.) of subchapter III of chapter 91 of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 8201 of this title and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
2007—Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 110–140 added subpar.
(E).
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date
that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub.
L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.

§ 16192. Next Generation Lighting Initiative
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Advanced solid-state lighting
The term ‘‘advanced solid-state lighting’’
means a semiconducting device package and
delivery system that produces white light
using externally applied voltage.
(2) Industry Alliance
The term ‘‘Industry Alliance’’ means an entity selected by the Secretary under subsection (d).
(3) Initiative
The term ‘‘Initiative’’ means the Next Generation Lighting Initiative carried out under
this section.