Energy storage technology and microgrid assistance program

42 U.S. Code § 17233. Energy storage technology and microgrid assistance program

(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Eligible entityThe term “eligible entity” means—
(A)
a rural electric cooperative;
(B)
an agency, authority, or instrumentality of a State or political subdivision of a State that sells or otherwise uses electrical energy to provide electric services for customers; or
(C)
a nonprofit organization working with at least 6 entities described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
(2) Energy storage technology
The term “energy storage technology” includes grid-enabled water heaters, building heating or cooling systems, electric vehicles, the production of hydrogen for transportation or industrial use, or other technologies that store energy.
(3) Microgrid
The term “microgrid” means a localized grid that operates autonomously regardless of whether the grid can operate in connection with another grid.
(4) Renewable energy source
The term “renewable energy source” has the meaning given the term in section 918c(a) of title 7.
(5) Rural electric cooperative
The term “rural electric cooperative” means an electric cooperative (as defined in section 796 of title 16) that sells electric energy to persons in rural areas.
(6) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
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