42 U.S.C. § 16231: Renewable energy

Increasing the conversion efficiency of all forms of renewable energy through improved technologies. Decreasing the cost of renewable energy generation and delivery. Promoting the diversity of the energy supply. Decreasing the dependence of the United States on foreign energy supplies. Improving United States energy security. Decreasing the environmental impact of energy-related activities. Increasing the export of renewable generation equipment from the United States. improving detection of geothermal resources; decreasing drilling costs; decreasing maintenance costs through improved materials; increasing the potential for other revenue sources, such as mineral production; and increasing the understanding of reservoir life cycle and management. Fish-friendly large turbines. Advanced technologies to enhance environmental performance and yield greater energy efficiencies. ocean energy, including wave energy; the combined use of renewable energy technologies with one another and with other energy technologies, including the combined use of wind power and coal gasification technologies; renewable energy technologies for cogeneration of hydrogen and electricity; and kinetic hydro turbines. $632,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; $743,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; $852,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and $963,000,000 for fiscal year 2010. $213,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, of which $100,000,000 shall be for section 16232(d) of this title ; $377,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, of which $125,000,000 shall be for section 16232(d) of this title ; $398,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, of which $150,000,000 shall be for section 16232(d) of this title ; and $419,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, of which $150,000,000 shall be for section 16232(d) of this title . part B institutions; Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20 ); and Hispanic-serving institutions. advanced wind power technology, including combined use with coal gasification; biomass; and geothermal energy systems. economic and technical analysis of renewable energy potential, including resource assessment; analysis of past program performance, both in terms of technical advances and in market introduction of renewable energy; and any other analysis or evaluation that the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary may designate up to 1 percent of the funds appropriated for carrying out this part for analysis and evaluation activities under this subsection.