Energy efficiency in industrial facilities

42 U.S. Code § 6348. Energy efficiency in industrial facilities

(a) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall make grants to industry associations to support programs to improve energy efficiency in industry. In order to be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an industry association shall establish a voluntary energy efficiency improvement target program.
(2) Awarding of grantsThe Secretary shall request project proposals and provide annual grants on a competitive basis. In evaluating grant proposals under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—
(A)
potential energy savings;
(B)
potential environmental benefits;
(C)
the degree of cost sharing;
(D)
the degree to which new and innovative technologies will be encouraged;
(E)
the level of industry involvement;
(F)
estimated project cost-effectiveness; and
(G)
the degree to which progress toward the energy improvement targets can be monitored.
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