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42 U.S.C. § 16213
Micro-cogeneration energy technology
(a) In generalThe Secretary shall make competitive, merit-based grants to consortia for the development of micro-cogeneration energy technology.
(b) UsesThe consortia shall explore—(1) the use of small-scale combined heat and power in residential heating appliances;(2) the use of excess power to operate other appliances within the residence; and(3) the supply of excess generated power to the power grid.(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 923, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 865.)