42 U.S. Code § 17282. Renewable energy deployment

(a) DefinitionsIn this section:

(1) Alaska small hydroelectric powerThe term “Alaska small hydroelectric power” means power that—

(A) is generated—

(i)

in the State of Alaska;

(ii)

without the use of a dam or impoundment of water; and

(iii) through the use of—

(I)

a lake tap (but not a perched alpine lake); or

(II)

a run-of-river screened at the point of diversion; and

(B)

has a nameplate capacity rating of a wattage that is not more than 15 megawatts.

(2) Eligible applicantThe term “eligible applicant” means any—

(A)

governmental entity;

(B)

private utility;

(C)

public utility;

(D)

municipal utility;

(E)

cooperative utility;

(F)

Indian tribes; and

(G)

Regional Corporation (as defined in section 1602 of title 43).

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