§ 15824. State Technologies Advancement Collaborative
(a)
In general
The Secretary, in cooperation with the States, shall establish a cooperative program for research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies in which there is a common Federal and State energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fossil energy interest, to be known as the “State Technologies Advancement Collaborative” (referred to in this section as the “Collaborative”).
(c)
Administration
The Collaborative shall be administered through an agreement between the Department and appropriate State-based organizations.
(e)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.