42 U.S.C. § 16235 — Renewable energy in public buildings

(a) Demonstration and technology transfer program The Secretary^* must establish a program for the demonstration of innovative technologies for solar and other renewable energy sources in buildings owned or operated by a State^* or local government, and for the dissemination of information resulting from such demonstration to interested parties. (b) Limit on Federal funding Notwithstanding section 16352 of this title , the Secretary must provide under this section no more than 40 percent of the incremental costs of the solar or other renewable energy source project^* funded. (c) Requirements As part of the application for awards under this section, the Secretary must require all applicants— (1) to demonstrate a continuing commitment to the use of solar and other renewable energy sources in buildings they own or operate; and (2) to state how they expect any award to further their transition to the significant use of renewable energy.