42 U.S.C. § 18832 — Energy efficiency materials pilot program

(a) “Applicant” means a nonprofit organization applying for a grant. “Energy-efficiency material” means a material, product, equipment, or system whose installation reduces a nonprofit’s energy or fuel use. It includes roof or lighting systems or parts, windows, doors including security doors, and heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems or parts, including needed insulation, wiring, and plumbing. “Nonprofit building” means a building owned and operated by an organization described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and tax-exempt under section 501(a). (b) Within 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary^* must establish a pilot program awarding grants to provide such materials to nonprofit buildings. (c) The Secretary may award a grant when an applicant applies as required. In deciding, the Secretary must use performance-based criteria giving priority based on energy savings, cost effectiveness, an effective savings evaluation and verification plan, and financial need. No grant may exceed $200,000. (d) Congress authorizes $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2022–2026, available until spent.