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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 9207. Criteria for program selection
The Secretary shall set priorities which are, as far as possible,
consistent with the intent and purposes of this chapter and which
are set in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of wind
energy systems shall be minimized;
(2) programs established under this chapter shall be conducted
with the express intent of bringing wind energy system costs down
to a level competitive with energy costs from conventional energy
systems;
(3) priority shall be given in the conduct of programs
established under this chapter to those projects in which
cost-sharing funds are provided by private, industrial,
agricultural, or governmental entities or utilities; and
(4) to the extent that the Secretary is limited by the
availability of funds to carry out the objectives of this
chapter, priority, but not exclusive emphasis, should be given in
the early years of the programs to activities under sections 9204
and 9206 of this title and in the later years of the programs to
activities under section 9205 of this title.
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