---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 U.S.C. § 18832"
title: "42"
title_heading: "The Public Health and Welfare"
number: "18832"
heading: "Energy efficiency materials pilot program"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/42/18832"
units:
  - "Chapter 162 — Energy Infrastructure"
  - "Subchapter V — Energy Efficiency and Building Infrastructure"
  - "Part D — Schools and Nonprofits"
---

# §18832. Energy efficiency materials pilot program

- (a) **Definitions—** In this section:
  - (1) **Applicant—** The term “applicant” means a [nonprofit](/usc/42/300s–3.md?p=3) organization that applies for a grant under this section.
  - (2) **Energy-efficiency material—**
    - (A) **In general—** The term “energy-efficiency material” means a material (including a product, equipment, or system) the installation of which results in a reduction in use by a [nonprofit](/usc/42/300s–3.md?p=3) organization of energy or fuel.
    - (B) **Inclusions—** The term “energy-efficiency material” includes—
      - (i) a roof or lighting system or component of the system;
      - (ii) a window;
      - (iii) a door, including a security door; and
      - (iv) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system).
  - (3) **Nonprofit building—** The term “[nonprofit](/usc/42/300s–3.md?p=3) building” means a building operated and owned by an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under [section 501(a)](/usc/42/501.md) of such Code.
- (b) **Establishment—** Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) shall establish a pilot [program](/usc/42/18791.md?p=2) to award grants for the purpose of providing [nonprofit](/usc/42/300s–3.md?p=3) buildings with energy-efficiency materials.
- (c) **Grants—**
  - (1) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) may award grants under the [program](/usc/42/18791.md?p=2) established under [subsection (b)](#b).
  - (2) **Application—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) may award a grant under [paragraph (1)](#c-1) if an applicant submits to the [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) may prescribe.
  - (3) **Criteria for grant—** In determining whether to award a grant under [paragraph (1)](#c-1), the [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on—
    - (A) the energy savings achieved;
    - (B) the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials;
    - (C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and
    - (D) the financial need of the applicant.
  - (4) **Limitation on individual grant amount—** Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
- (d) **Authorization of appropriations—** There is authorized to be appropriated to the [Secretary](/usc/42/18701.md?p=3) to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title V, § 40542, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1074.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.