Us Code § 15853 - Rebate program
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§ 15853. Rebate program
(1) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a program providing rebates for consumers for expenditures made for the installation of a renewable energy system in connection with a dwelling unit or small business.
(2) Amount of rebate
Rebates provided under the program established under paragraph (1) shall be in an amount not to exceed the lesser of—
(A) 25 percent of the expenditures described in paragraph (1) made by the consumer; or
(B) $3,000.
(3) Definition
For purposes of this section, the term "renewable energy system" has the meaning given that term in section 6865(c)(6)(A) of this title.
(4) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section, to remain available until expended—
(A) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(B) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(C) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(D) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and
(E) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title II, §206(c), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 655.)
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