42 U.S.C. § 3154d — Renewable energy program

1. (a)Definition of renewable energy siteIn this section, the term “renewable energy site” means a brownfield site that is redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and emerging, but proven, renewable energy technologies.
2. (b)EstablishmentOn the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make a grant for a project for the development of a renewable energy site if the Secretary determines that the project will—
   1. (1)use 1 or more renewable energy technologies described in subsection (a), to develop abandoned or contaminated sites for commercial use; and
   2. (2)improve the commercial and economic opportunities in the area in which the project is located.
3. (c)Savings clauseTo the extent that any portion of a grant awarded under subsection (b) involves remediation, the remediation shall be subject to section 3222 of this title.