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§ 15971. Integrated coal/renewable energy system
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may provide loan guarantees for a project to produce energy from coal of less than 7,000 Btu/lb. using appropriate advanced integrated gasification combined cycle technology, including repowering of existing facilities, that—
(1) is combined with wind and other renewable sources;
(2) minimizes and offers the potential to sequester carbon dioxide emissions; and
(3) provides a ready source of hydrogen for near-site fuel cell demonstrations.
(b) Requirements
The facility—
(1) may be built in stages;
(2) shall have a combined output of at least 200 megawatts at successively more competitive rates; and
(3) shall be located in the Upper Great Plains.
(c) Technical criteria
(d) Investment tax credits
(1) In general
(2) Other funding
(Pub. L. 109–58, title IV, § 411, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 754.)