42 USC Ch. 71: Front Matter
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 71-SOLAR ENERGY
CHAPTER 71-SOLAR ENERGY
SUBCHAPTER I-HEATING AND COOLING
Sec.
5501.
Congressional findings and declaration of policy.
5502.
Definitions.
5503.
Development and demonstration of solar heating systems for use in residential dwellings.
(a)
Functions of Administrator and Secretary.
(b)
Time for determination, prescription and publishing of interim performance criteria; selection of designs for suitable dwellings.
(c)
Contracts and grants for development of heating systems for commercial production and residential use; contracts for procurement of heating systems and components.
(d)
Installation of heating systems; operation during demonstration period; title and ownership of dwellings and systems; agreement of owner to observe and monitor system for five years; reports by owner.
(e)
Installation of heating systems by Secretary of Defense in dwellings located on Federal or federally administered property.
(f)
Coordination of activities to assure a realistic and effective demonstration.
5504.
Development and demonstration of combined solar heating and cooling systems for use in residential dwellings.
(a)
Functions of Administrator and Secretary.
(b)
Time for determination, prescription and publishing of interim performance criteria; selection of designs for suitable dwellings.
(c)
Program of research, development and testing to provide additional technological resources for development and commercial application of combined systems.
(d)
Contracts and grants for development of combined systems for commercial production and residential use; contracts for procurement of combined systems.
(e)
Installation of combined systems; operation during demonstration period; title and ownership of dwellings and systems; agreement of owner to observe and monitor system; reports by owner.
(f)
Installation of combined systems by Secretary of Defense in dwellings located on Federal or federally administered property.
(g)
Coordination of activities to assure a realistic and effective demonstration.
5504a, 5505. Repealed or Omitted.
5506.
Test procedures and definitive performance criteria for solar heating and combined solar heating and cooling components and systems and suitable dwellings; determination, consultation and publication in Federal Register.
5507.
Arrangements with Federal agencies for development and demonstration of solar heating and combined heating and cooling systems for commercial buildings.
5508.
Program of applied research by Secretary of Energy for improvement and development of heating systems for commercial application; transmission of results to Secretary and Administrator.
5509.
Supervision of systems and programs by Secretary.
(a)
Monitoring of performance; collection and evaluation of data; studies and investigation; reports to Congress.
(b)
Cooperation with scientific, technical, and professional societies and industry representatives in development of performance criteria and test procedures.
(c)
Continued liaison with building and related industries and scientific and technical communities.
5510.
Dissemination of information to promote practical use of solar heating and cooling technologies.
(a)
Coordination by Secretary with other Federal agencies in dissemination to Federal, State, and local authorities, etc.
(b)
Studies, investigations and modifications of building codes, zoning ordinances, etc., to promote use of solar energy in buildings.
(c)
Establishment and operation of Solar Heating and Cooling Information Data Bank; retrieval and dissemination services; compilation of information for use by governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private persons; utilization of existing information.
(d)
Annual reports to President and Congress by officers and agencies; contents; special annual report by Secretary.
5511.
Federally assisted or federally constructed housing.
(a)
Maximum dollar amount of federally assisted mortgage loan or maximum per unit or other cost or floor area limitation of federally constructed housing.
(b)
"Mortgage loan" and "federally assisted mortgage loan" defined.
(c)
"Federally constructed housing" defined.
5511a.
Solar Assistance Financing Entity.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Purpose.
(c)
Eligible buildings.
(d)
Financing options.
(e)
Authority to leverage other funds.
(f)
Provision of assistance.
(g)
Regulations.
(h)
Authorization of appropriations.
5512.
Small business concerns' opportunities to participate in programs.
5513.
Priorities and criteria of demonstration programs.
5514.
Regulations.
5515.
Use of publicly assisted housing by Secretary in demonstrations.
5516.
Transfer of functions.
5517.
Authorization of appropriations.
(a)
Appropriations to National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(b)
Appropriations to Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(c)
Appropriations for programs under this subchapter.
SUBCHAPTER II-RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
5551.
Congressional declaration of findings and policy.
5552.
Definitions.
5553.
Solar Energy Coordination and Management Project.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Membership; chairman; compensation.
(c)
Responsibilities.
(d)
Cooperation with other Federal agencies; assignment of other Federal agency personnel to Project.
(e)
Establishment or approval of program or project; operation and administration of program or project.
(f)
Authorization of National Aeronautics and Space Administration to undertake and carry out assigned programs.
5554.
Solar energy resource determination and assessment program; objectives; implementation.
5555.
Research and development program.
(a)
Purpose.
(b)
Implementation.
(c)
Scope.
5556.
Solar energy demonstration facilities program.
(a)
Authorization for design and construction of facilities; objectives.
(b)
Criteria for determination to proceed from development program to demonstration.
(c)
Establishment of one or more projects utilizing each form of solar energy.
(d)
Investigation and agreements for cooperative development of demonstration facilities.
(e)
Construction and operation of demonstration projects without cooperative agreements.
(f)
Additional appropriations for projects exceeding maximum amount.
(g)
Disposition of Federal property interests, electricity, synthetic fuels, and other byproducts upon completion of project.
5556a.
Solar photovoltaic energy systems studies and acquisitions by Secretary of Energy; scope, contents, and submission dates for reports; acquisition authority and requirements; authorization of appropriations.
5557.
Solar Energy Information Data Bank.
(a)
Establishment; utilization of other Federal agencies; information and data to be compiled; retrieval and dissemination services; utilization of existing scientific and technical information.
(b)
Studies and research to promote consumer acceptance and utilization of solar energy technologies.
(c)
Coordination of solar energy technology utilization programs.
5558.
Scientific and technical education programs.
5559.
Solar Energy Research Institute; establishment; functions; location.
5560.
International cooperation in solar energy research and programs of education.
5561.
Regulations.
5562.
Summary in annual report.
5563.
Project information to Congressional committees.
5564.
Comprehensive program definition; preparation; utilization of and consultation with other agencies; transmittal to the President and Congress; time of transmittal.
5565.
Transfer of functions.
5566.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER III-SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION
5581.
Congressional findings and declaration of policy.
5582.
Definitions.
5583.
Establishment and promotion of research, development, and demonstration programs.
5584.
Federal assistance application procedures; selection of applicants; agreements; financial assistance; observation and monitoring of photovoltaic systems; reports; projects and activities.
5585.
Contracts, grants and arrangements.
(a)
Selection of photovoltaic components and systems, design concepts, and designs.
(b)
Commercial production and utilization of photovoltaic components and systems; selection of components and systems compatible with chosen design concepts; procurement of components and systems.
(c)
Design integration; demonstration of prototype photovoltaic systems; utilization of systems in existing facilities; terms and conditions upon transfer of facilities and systems.
(d)
Arrangements with Federal agencies for demonstration of systems in Federal buildings and facilities.
(e)
Projects and activities.
5586.
Test procedures and performance criteria.
(a)
Testing program.
(b)
Establishment and use of performance criteria.
(c)
Determination and publication in Federal Register.
(d)
Performance criteria applicable to photovoltaic component or system procured or installed by Federal Government or with Federal assistance.
5587.
Supervision of research, development, and demonstration programs.
(a)
Monitoring of photovoltaic systems; collection and evaluation of data; studies, investigations, and reports.
(b)
Assistance from scientific, technical, and professional societies and industry representatives.
(c)
Liaison with industries, interests, and scientific and technical community.
5588.
Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee.
(a)
Establishment; duties.
(b)
Membership; chairman.
(c)
Cooperation from executive departments, agencies, and instrumentalities.
(d)
Application of section 7234 of this title.
5589.
Promotion and facilitation of practical use of photovoltaic energy.
(a)
Dissemination of information; trade secret exemption.
(b)
Studies and investigations.
(c)
Policy recommendations to President and Congress.
(d)
Consultation with government agencies, industry representatives, and scientific and technical community; coordination and merger of studies and reports.
5590.
Submittal to Congressional committees of plan for demonstrating applications of photovoltaic systems and facilitating use in other nations; encouragement of international participation and cooperation; coordination and consistency of plan and international activities with similar activities and programs.
5591.
Participation of small business concerns.
5592.
Priorities.
5593.
Construction with National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
5594.
Authorization of appropriations.