42 U.S.C. § 16213: Micro-cogeneration energy technology

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