42 U.S.C. § 3154D
Section 3154d · Brightfields demonstration program
Current version, with additions and removals from the October 27, 2004 version.
(a) Definition of brightfield renewable energy site
In this section, the term “brightfield "renewable energy site" means a brownfield site that is redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more solar renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and emerging, but proven, renewable energy technologies.
(b) Demonstration program
(b) Establishment
On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make a grant for a project for the development of a brightfield renewable energy site if the Secretary determines that the project will—
(1) use 1 or more solar renewable energy technologies described in subsection (a), to develop abandoned or contaminated sites for commercial use; and
(2) improve the commercial and economic opportunities in the area in which the project is located.
(c) Savings clause
To the extent that any portion of a grant awarded under subsection (b) of this section involves remediation, the remediation shall be subject to section 3222 of this title.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008, to remain available until expended.