§6348 Energy Efficiency in Industrial Facilities

Summary

The Secretary must give competitive yearly grants to industry groups to help them save energy. To get a grant, a group must set up a voluntary energy‑saving targets program. The Secretary will pick projects based on expected energy and environmental benefits, cost sharing, use of new technology, industry involvement, cost effectiveness, and how progress will be tracked. Grants can pay for workshops, training, guides, newsletters, databases, and similar activities. Each grant can be no more than $250,000 and no more than 75% of the project cost. Funds are authorized as needed. The Secretary must also run an annual awards program to recognize groups or companies that significantly improve energy efficiency. Within one year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary must consult with industries and report to Congress on possible federal reporting rules and voluntary targets for energy‑intensive industries, including an evaluation of costs and benefits and recommendations.