1. (a) Definition of renewable energy site In 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) Establishment On 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 clause To 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.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 218, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 213(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1766; amended Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2220, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3185.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025—Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(1), substituted “Renewable energy” for “Brightfields demonstration” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(2), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In this section, the term ‘brightfield site’ means a brownfield site that is redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more solar energy technologies.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(3)(A), (B), substituted “Establishment” for “Demonstration program” in heading and “renewable energy” for “brightfield” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(3)(C), substituted “renewable energy technologies described in subsection (a),” for “solar energy technologies”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(4), struck out subsec. (d). Text read as follows: “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.”