§ 16213 — Micro-cogeneration Energy Technology

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