(a) General rule.--The commission is authorized to apply for and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, use Federal funds pursuant to the National Energy Act which is composed of:
(1) The "National Energy Conservation Policy Act," Public Law 95-619.
(2) The "Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978," Public Law 95-620.
(3) The "Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978," Public Law 95-617.
(4) The "Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978," Public Law 95-621.
(5) The "Energy Tax Act of 1978," Public Law 95-618.
(6) The "Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976," Public Law 94-385.
(7) Any future Federal legislation or amendments to the statutes listed in this subsection providing special funds for:
(i) Rate making research and development.
(ii) Energy conservation research and development.
(iii) Motor carrier and rail transportation safety programs.
(iv) Gas safety programs.
(b) Funds not subject to lapse.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be subject to lapsing at the end of any fiscal period.
(c) Reimbursement to utilities prohibited.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be reimbursed to any public utility.