42 USC 16213 - Micro-cogeneration energy technology

(a) In general
The Secretary shall make competitive, merit-based grants to consortia for the development of micro-cogeneration energy technology.

(b) Uses
The consortia shall explore

(1) the use of small-scale combined heat and power in residential heating appliances;

(2) the use of excess power to operate other appliances within the residence; and

(3) the supply of excess generated power to the power grid.

42 U.S.C. § 16213 - Micro-cogeneration energy technology