United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 7. AGRICULTURE |
Chapter 31. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE |
SubChapter III. RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS |
§ 940g. Electric loans for renewable energy
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(a) Definition of renewable energy source In this section, the term “renewable energy source” means an energy conversion system fueled from a solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, or geothermal source of energy.
(b) Loans In addition to any other funds or authorities otherwise made available under this chapter, the Secretary may make electric loans under this subchapter for electric generation from renewable energy resources for resale to rural and nonrural residents.
(c) Rate The rate of a loan under this section shall be equal to the average tax-exempt municipal bond rate of similar maturities.
Codification
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Effective Date
Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective