Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§13475 Fuel Cells

Title 42 › CHAPTER 134 — ENERGY POLICY › SUBCHAPTER IX — ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT › Part B — Electricity Generation and Use › § 13475

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must run a five-year program under sections 13541 and 13542 to develop efficient, low-pollution fuel cell power that can use fossil fuels. The work may include molten carbonate and solid oxide fuel cells (tubular, monolithic, and planar) and other advanced ideas. Congress authorized $51,555,000 for fiscal year 1993 and $56,000,000 for fiscal year 1994.

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Title 42, §13475

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(a)Program direction
The Secretary shall conduct a 5-year program, in accordance with section 13541 and 13542 of this title, on efficient and environmentally benign power generation using fuel cells. The program may include activities on molten carbonate, solid oxide, including tubular, monolithic, and planar technologies, and advanced concepts.
(b)Program goal
The goal of the program established under subsection (a) is the development of cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally benign fuel cell systems which will operate on fossil fuels in multiple end use sectors.
(c)Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $51,555,000 for fiscal year 1993 and $56,000,000 for fiscal year 1994.

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42 U.S.C. § 13475

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110