2014 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs (Sections 15801 - 16538)
Subchapter IX - Research and Development (Sections 16181 - 16378)
Part C - Renewable Energy (Sections 16231 - 16235)
Sec. 16235 - Renewable energy in public buildings

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IX - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Part C - Renewable Energy
Sec. 16235 - Renewable energy in public buildings
Containssection 16235
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 109-58, title IX, §935, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 873.
Statutes at Large Reference119 Stat. 873
Public and Private LawPublic Law 109-58

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42 U.S.C. § 16235 (2014)
§16235. Renewable energy in public buildings(a) Demonstration and technology transfer program

The Secretary shall 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 shall 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 shall 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.

(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §935, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 873.)

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