,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dgei ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #cj 7legislative day1 ,september #bi71 #bjbj,mr4 ,menendez introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership to facilitate renewable energy cooperation with ,india1 to enhance cooperation with ,india on climate resilience and adaptation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,prioritizing ,clean ,energy and ,climate ,cooperation with ,india ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership,sec4 #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on clean energy cooperation with ,india4,sec4 #ajb4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #ajc4 ,establishment of ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4,sec4 #ajd4 ,strategy for implementation of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4,sec4 #aje4 ,partnerships for cooperation on research and innovation for clean energy technologies and expanded power transmission and distribution4,sec4 #ajf4 ,initiatives for promoting clean energy technology financing in ,india4,sec4 #ajg4 ,initiatives for technical assistance for grid improvement and energy efficiency in ,india4,sec4 #ajh4 ,initiatives for generation of new renewable energy in ,india4,,title ,,ii--,other cooperation matters,sec4 #bja4 ,united ,states-,india climate change risk reduction and resilience cooperation4,sec4 #bjb4 ,report on ,united ,states participation in ,mission ,innovation4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,india is the second most populous country in the world with a population of approximately #a1ccd1jjj1jjj people and the fifth largest economy in the world with a nominal gross domestic product of #b1idj1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,india is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change1 with hundreds of millions of people susceptible to events exacerbated by climate change1 such as the spread of infectious diseases1 sea level rise and extreme flooding1 droughts1 storms1 and landslides triggered by extreme weather4 7#c7 ,india releases approximately #b1ejj1jjj1jjj tons 7carbon dioxide equivalent7 in greenhouse gases annually1 making it the third largest greenhouse gas emitter after ,china and the ,united ,states4 ,india ranks seventh in the world in cumulative historical emissions and is the twelfth largest greenhouse gas emitter per capita4 7#d7 ,india has one of the largest energy markets in the world1 and energy capacity in ,india has increased by #ag4e percent in #e years to #cfe gigawatts of installed electricity capacity4 7#e7 ,per capita energy consumption in ,india is relatively low among emerging economic powers4 7#f7 ,reliable access to power is crucial for the storage of vaccines and antiretroviral and other lifesaving medical drugs1 as well as for the operation of modern lifesaving medical equipment4 7#g7 ,access to power can also provide improved information and communication technologies that can greatly improve health and education outcomes1 as well as economic and commercial opportunities4 7#h7 ,in #bjjj1 only #dc percent of the population of ,india had access to power4 ,that percentage has more than doubled in the last #bj years1 with approximately #gjj1jjj1jjj people in ,india gaining access to electricity between #bjjj and #bjah4 7#i7 ,prime ,minister ,narendra ,modi has prioritized improving citizen access to electricity and electrifying every household in ,india4 7#aj7 ,the ,power for ,all initiative of the ,government of ,india aims to provide electricity to all households in ,india #bd hours a day1 #g days a week4 7#aa7 ,providing around-the-clock electricity will require ,india to double its electricity output by #bjcj at an estimated cost of #bej1jjj1jjj1jjj1 which will create more than #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj in investment opportunities4 7#ab7 ,as of ,august #bjbj1 coal makes up the largest domestic source of energy supply and electricity generation for ,india4 ,renewable energy comprises approximately #ce percent of energy generation in ,india4 7#ac7 ,india imports #hj percent of its oil needs1 and that amount is projected to increase in the coming decades due to aging oil fields and a lack of new oil discoveries in ,india4 ,india is increasing its oil refining capacity to maintain supply to meet the rising demand for energy4 7#ad7 ,india is projected to surpass the ,people's ,republic of ,china in oil consumption by #bjcj4 7#ae7 ,on ,september #bb1 #bjbj1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china announced a pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by #bjfj in its updated ,nationally ,determined ,contribution to the ,paris ,agreement1 done at ,paris ,december #ab1 #bjae1 but given the need to accelerate the reduction of global emissions along a #bjej timeline1 that pledge is proportionally insufficient to avoid an increase of #b degrees ,celsius in the global average temperature4 7#af7 ,india1 in contrast1 is demonstrating that energy security is a priority through concrete steps including creating a unified national power system and incorporating varied forms of renewable energy to diversify its power sources4 7#ag7 ,india's unconditional emissions target1 as outlined in the ,intended ,nationally ,determined ,contribution of ,india to the ,paris ,agreement1 aims to reduce carbon emissions in ,india by #cc percent to #ce percent below #bjje levels by #bjcj4 7#ah7 ,in its ,intended ,nationally ,determined ,contribution1 ,india set a goal of generating #age gigawatts of renewable energy by #bjbb1 which ,india aimed to achieve by generating #ajj gigawatts of solar energy1 #fj gigawatts of wind energy1 and #ae gigawatts of energy from other sources such as biomass and small hydro4 7#ai7 ,india has pledged to increase the share of its installed electricity capacity that comes from non-fossil fuel sources to #dj percent by #bjcj4 7#bj7 ,india is among the top #e clean energy producers globally4 ,installed electricity capacity from renewables in ,india grew by #add percent from #bjad to #bjbj1 and between #bjad and #bjai there was approximately #db1jjj1jjj1jjj in investment in the renewable energy sector in ,india4 7#ba7 ,numerous global funds1 private equity firms1 and multilateral finance institutions are continuing to invest billions of dollars in the growing renewable energy sector in ,india4 7#bb7 ,india plays a critical leadership role in ,mission ,innovation1 a global initiative in which the ,united ,states participates that has the goal of accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation to achieve performance breakthroughs and cost reductions that will enable the provision of affordable and reliable clean energy solutions4 7#bc7 ,india leads the ,international ,solar ,alliance1 an #hf-;country initiative to mobilize #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in solar energy investment by #bjcj1 to which the ,united ,states does not belong4 7#bd7 ,increased ownership of appliances and cooling needs could lead to a doubling or even tripling of energy use in ,india by #bjdj4 ,one billion air conditioning units are expected to be in use in ,india by #bjej4 7#be7 ,under the ,kigali ,amendment to the ,montreal ,protocol on ,substances that ,deplete the ,ozone ,layer1 done at ,montreal ,september #af1 #aihg1 ,india has agreed to freeze its manufacturing and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons in #bjbh4 7#bf7 ,in #bjji1 the ,united ,states and ,india established a formal energy cooperation dialogue1 the ,united ,states-,india ,energy ,dialogue1 which included the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy initiative focusing on research into1 deployment of1 and access to clean energy4 7#bg7 ,the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy ,research element of the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy initiative1 commonly referred to as ,,pace-,r1 consists of research consortia under the ,joint ,clean ,energy ,research and ,development ,center launched in #bjaj by the ,department of ,energy and the ,government of ,india with support from the private sector4 ,,pace-,r has focused on solar power1 advanced biofuels1 energy efficiency1 and smart grids and energy storage4 7#bh7 ,the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy ,deployment element of the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy initiative1 commonly referred to as ,,pace-,d1 funds programs to improve energy efficiency1 grid connectivity1 clean energy finance1 and more4 7#bi7 ,the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy ,access element of the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy initiative1 commonly referred to as ,,peace1 has focused on finance and technology innovation1 skills development1 and ecosystem strengthening for clean energy4 7#cj7 ,in #bjah1 the ,united ,states ,government established the ,asia ,enhancing ,development and ,growth through ,energy initiative1 commonly referred to as ,asia ,,edge1 to support sustainable and secure energy markets throughout the ,indo-,pacific4 ,asia ,,edge integrates elements of the ,partnership to ,advance ,clean ,energy initiative along with new programs such as the ,south ,asia ,group for ,energy4 7#ca7 ,in #bjah1 the ,governments of ,india and the ,united ,states established the ,u4,s4-,india ,strategic ,energy ,partnership1 which includes pillars of cooperation on renewable energy and sustainable growth4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,clean energy technologies ,the term clean energy technologies means any process or product1 or system of processes or products1 that-- 7,a7 is applied at any stage of the energy cycle1 including production1 transmission1 and consumption2 and 7,b7 generates1 contributes to the generation of1 or transmits energy that-- 7i7 produces zero greenhouse emissions2 or 7ii7 significantly mitigates or captures greenhouse gas emissions from existing power production4 7#d7 ,climate security ,the term climate security means accounting for and guarding against the challenges and harms that are scientifically attributable to the effects of climate change on-- 7,a7 ,united ,states national security and subnational1 national1 and regional political stability2 and 7,b7 overseas security and conflict situations that are potentially exacerbated by dynamic environmental factors and events1 including-- 7i7 the intensification and frequency of droughts1 floods1 wildfires1 tropical storms1 and other extreme weather events2 7ii7 changes in historical severe weather1 drought1 and wildfire patterns2 7iii7 the expansion of geographical ranges of droughts1 floods1 and wildfires into regions that had not regularly experienced such phenomena2 7iv7 global sea level rise patterns and the expansion of geographical ranges affected by drought2 and 7v7 changes in marine environments that affect critical geostrategic waterways1 such as the ,arctic ,ocean1 the ,bay of ,bengal1 the ,indian ,ocean1 the ,south ,china ,sea1 the ,south ,pacific ,ocean1 the ,barents ,sea1 and the ,beaufort ,sea4 7#e7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,i ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on clean energy cooperation with ,india ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 robust cooperation on the development and deployment of clean energy technologies should be a priority in relations between the ,united ,states and ,india and the top priority in the countries' energy diplomacy2 7#b7 the collaboration of the ,united ,states and ,india on the development and deployment of clean energy technologies has resulted in innovative new technologies that have helped significantly lower the carbon emissions of the power sector in ,india2 7#c7 demand for energy in ,india will increase with the expansion of the economy and middle class of ,india1 and it is in the interest of ,united ,states national security and global security for the ,united ,states to support ,india in growing the energy sector of ,india in environmentally and socially responsible ways that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and improve the climate security of ,india2 7#d7 the ,united ,states and ,india should continue collaborating on research and development of new clean energy technologies1 as well as deployment of those technologies1 so people across ,india can access power generated from clean energy technologies2 7#e7 the ,united ,states1 through the ,bureau of ,energy ,resources of the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states1 the ,international ,trade ,administration1 and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 should encourage private sector investment in and financing for the development and deployment of clean energy technologies in ,india2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should support the ,power for ,all initiative created by the ,government of ,india through technical and other forms of assistance2 7#g7 the ,united ,states should support the ambitious renewable energy generation goals set by the ,government of ,india through technical and other forms of assistance2 7#h7 ,mission ,innovation1 in which ,india plays a critical leadership role1 represents an unmatched opportunity to make clean energy technologies more affordable and accessible by increasing funding for clean energy innovation2 7#i7 the ,united ,states should increase its participation in and contributions to ,mission ,innovation2 7#aj7 the ,international ,solar ,alliance led by ,india will play a key role in mobilizing significant international investment in solar energy2 7#aa7 the ,united ,states should join and contribute to the ,international ,solar ,alliance led by ,india2 7#ab7 ,india has implemented several new policies to promote the production and use of electric vehicles in ,india2 7#ac7 the ,united ,states should promote research1 development1 and private sector cooperation on the production of electric vehicles and the planning and execution of an expansive charging station network to support extensive use of electric vehicles2 7#ad7 increased demand for refrigeration and air conditioning in ,india1 and the adoption of the ,kigali ,amendment to the ,montreal ,protocol1 done at ,montreal ,september #af1 #aihg1 are driving innovation and investments in next-generation refrigeration equipment and refrigerants in ,india2 and 7#ae7 enhanced ,united ,states-,india bilateral cooperation and engagement on the development of technologies and chemicals that are compliant with the ,kigali ,amendment are in the interest of ,united ,states industry leaders in the refrigeration and chemical coolant industries4 #ajb4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to increase engagement and cooperation with the ,government of ,india1 the ,indian diaspora community in the ,united ,states1 and the private sector and civil society in both the ,united ,states and ,india in a concerted effort-- 7#a7 to support the ambitious goals of ,india-- 7,a7 to expand renewable energy production in ,india2 7,b7 to improve access of the general population to electricity2 and 7,c7 to provide reliable1 around-the-clock power service to all communities2 7#b7 to help improve the energy security of ,india and decrease the dependence of ,india on imported fossil fuels2 7#c7 to foster innovation through academic and research partnerships and mutually beneficial arrangements relating to technology transfers and protection of intellectual property2 7#d7 to facilitate ,united ,states private sector investment in projects to expand power transmission and distribution capacity and territorial coverage in ,india to increase the number of people1 households1 and communities with access to power2 7#e7 to provide technical assistance and advice as appropriate1 and solely at the request and with the consent of the relevant national and local authorities and stakeholders1 on-- 7,a7 reforms of power production1 delivery1 and pricing2 7,b7 reducing aggregate technical and commercial energy losses in ,india's energy transmission and distribution systems2 7,c7 regulatory reforms2 and 7,d7 long-term1 market-based power generation and distribution2 7#f7 to support efforts to lower ,india's greenhouse gas emissions by promoting ,united ,states private investment in-- 7,a7 renewable energy production2 7,b7 electric vehicle technology2 7,c7 measures to improve the efficiency of existing electricity generation units2 and 7,d7 electricity transmission projects to improve-- 7i7 the affordability of electricity2 7ii7 grid reliability2 7iii7 the number of citizens and households with access to electricity2 7iv7 rural electrification2 and 7v7 electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#g7 to improve the climate security of ,india and reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change1 with an emphasis on protecting the health and safety of the most vulnerable and underserved communities in ,india2 and 7#h7 to strengthen ,india's resilience capacities that ensure people1 households1 communities1 institutions1 and systems can assess1 anticipate1 prevent1 adapt to1 cope with1 and recover from shocks and stresses associated with the effects of climate change4 #ajc4 ,establishment of ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is-- 7#a7 to advance cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,india on1 and private sector engagement and investment in1 the development and deployment of clean energy technologies2 7#b7 to improve power transmission reliability and grid capacity in ,india2 and 7#c7 to enhance citizen access to electricity across ,india4 7b7 ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership ,the purposes described in subsection 7a7 shall be advanced through the development and execution of bilateral initiatives under an initiative to be known as the ,united ,states-,india ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership 7in this title referred to as the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership74 7c7 ,functions ,the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership shall serve as-- 7#a7 the primary forum for cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,india on clean energy technologies and energy transmission2 and 7#b7 the mechanism through which such cooperation is funded4 #ajd4 ,strategy for implementation of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive1 integrated1 multi-year strategy for implementing the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 7b7 ,flexibility and responsiveness ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall maintain sufficient flexibility and responsiveness to technological innovation in the power sector of ,india4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a general description1 developed in collaboration with the ,government of ,india and local and regional authorities in ,india1 of the goals and ongoing efforts in ,india-- 7,a7 to increase power production2 7,b7 to build and maintain resilient electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure2 7,c7 to expand electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure in order to provide equitable household and community access to electricity2 7,d7 to implement regulatory reform1 regional interoperability1 and transparent and accountable governance and oversight2 7,e7 to strengthen the reliability and regional interoperability of the electrical grid2 and 7,f7 for electricity service providers-- 7i7 to provide affordable and reliable power2 7ii7 to reduce technical and nontechnical losses2 7iii7 to collect fees for services2 and 7iv7 to expand service to underserved communities2 7#b7 an assessment of how the initiatives included in the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership will support achievement of the clean energy and expanded energy access goals of ,india1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of the state of distributed renewable energy in ,india2 7,b7 a description of market barriers to the deployment of clean energy technologies1 including distributed renewable energy technologies both on- and off-grid in ,india2 7,c7 an analysis of the efficacy of efforts by the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to facilitate the financing of the importation1 distribution1 sale1 leasing1 and marketing of clean energy technologies in ,india2 and 7,d7 a description of how bolstering distributed renewable energy can enhance the overall effort to increase power access in ,india2 7#c7 a description of existing programs or initiatives that-- 7,a7 meet the requirements for initiatives under sections #aje through #ajh2 and 7,b7 can be integrated into the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership2 7#d7 a list of programs that exist as of the date of the submittal of the strategy that will be integrated into the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership2 7#e7 recommendations on the establishment of any new programs to meet the requirements for initiatives under sections #aje through #ajh2 and 7#f7 a plan describing which parts of the ,united ,states ,government shall serve as the lead for which components of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 #aje4 ,partnerships for cooperation on research and innovation for clean energy technologies and expanded power transmission and distribution 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is-- 7#a7 to promote and accelerate the pace of innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies2 and 7#b7 to expand community and household access to power in ,india4 7b7 ,research and development partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator and only with the cooperation of the ,government of ,india1 shall promote partnerships between entities in the ,united ,states and ,india on research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of clean energy technologies as part of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 7#b7 ,exchanges2 sharing ,the partnerships described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 exchanges between ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence designated under paragraph 7#d7 and institutions of higher education in ,india described in paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 exchanges between research laboratories of the ,government of the ,united ,states and the ,government of ,india2 and 7,c7 lawful sharing of intellectual property between the ,united ,states and ,india1 including between private sector entities in the two countries1 with respect to-- 7i7 renewable energy technology2 7ii7 air conditioning technology2 and 7iii7 refrigeration systems technology4 7#c7 ,functions ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence designated under paragraph 7#d7 and research laboratories of the ,government of the ,united ,states1 in collaboration with their respective partner institutions of higher education in ,india under paragraph 7#e7 and research laboratories of the ,government of ,india1 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 assessing different potential technological1 development1 policy1 and technical solutions to address existing and emerging energy production and transmission capacity constraints in ,india2 7,b7 facilitating engagements between energy authorities in ,india and private sector clean energy technology suppliers and project developers that could provide solutions to energy capacity challenges2 7,c7 ensuring that local stakeholders and host communities in ,india where projects are being developed are adequately engaged and given due consideration in the development of energy projects supported by the partnership2 7,d7 arranging for the appropriate and lawful sharing of prototyping1 technology transfer activities1 and production facilities for clean energy technologies1 including assistance to clean energy technology start-up ventures2 7,e7 promoting job training opportunities in the deployment and operation of clean energy technologies and energy transmission2 and 7,f7 performing such other duties and providing such reports as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence 7,a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall designate up to #aj institutions of higher education in the ,united ,states1 to be known as ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence1 to participate in partnerships under this section4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for designation as a ,united ,states clean energy university center of excellence under subparagraph 7,a71 an institution of higher education shall be an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code4 7,c7 ,application ,an institution of higher education seeking designation as a ,united ,states clean energy university center of excellence under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary containing1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,a description of all entities within the institution that would comprise the ,united ,states clean energy university center of excellence 7in this subparagraph referred to as component entities74 7ii7 ,any appropriate information on the qualifications of individuals in key management positions in the institution and the component entities4 7iii7 ,a full description of the governance structure and management processes of the institution and the component entities1 including a conflict of interest policy4 7iv7 ,a description of the policies and procedures of the institution and the component entities for managing new intellectual property created by a partnership under this section4 7v7 ,a description of how the institution would carry out the functions described in paragraph 7#c74 7vi7 ,recommendations on-- 7,i7 the scope of work for the initial year of activities of the institution under the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership2 and 7,,ii7 focuses for future programming4 7,d7 ,selection process ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall select institutions of higher education for designation as ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence under this section through an open and competitive process4 7,e7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall establish criteria for selecting institutions of higher education for designation as ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence under this section based on-- 7i7 an evaluation of-- 7,i7 the strength of the governance structure of the institution and the component entities2 7,,ii7 the expertise and experience of key research management and academic personnel of the institution2 7,,iii7 the demonstrated knowledge of the institution with respect to-- 7aa7 energy markets in ,india2 7bb7 regulatory frameworks and energy policies in ,india2 7cc7 power service providers in ,india2 7dd7 applied energy technologies in ,india2 and 7ee7 energy challenges1 including capacity constraints1 in ,india2 and 7,,iv7 the capability of the institution to conduct regional energy market analyses and assessments of the practicality of applying various clean energy technologies to address various energy challenges in ,india2 7ii7 commitments of co-funding from non-,federal sources2 7iii7 the capability of the institution to attract matching funds from both non-,federal and nongovernmental sources for follow-on investments in widespread application of successful projects2 and 7iv7 the capability and experience of the institution in managing technology transfer programs4 7,f7 ,selection priority ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall select institutions of higher education for designation as ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence under this section in a manner that represents the geographic diversity of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,partner institutions in ,india 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the appropriate ministries of the ,government of ,india1 shall support the establishment of partnerships between ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence designated under this section and institutions of higher education in ,india4 7,b7 ,eligibility and selection ,the ,secretary shall encourage the ,government of ,india to select institutions described in subparagraph 7,a7 for participation in partnerships under this section based on criteria similar to the criteria for eligibility and selection of ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence described in paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,pairing ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the relevant ministries of the ,government of ,india1 shall pair selected ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence designated under this section and institutions of higher education in ,india according to the strength and similarities of the respective applications4 7#f7 ,private sector involvement ,united ,states clean energy university centers of excellence participating in partnerships under this section are encouraged to1 in collaboration with their respective partner institutions of higher education in ,india under paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 collaborate with private sector energy and technology companies2 and 7,b7 identify private sector entities that will contribute resources to the initiatives and projects developed through partnerships under this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe for the ,joint ,clean ,energy ,research and ,development ,center established by the ,department of ,energy and the ,government of ,india4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 may be used only for renewable energy projects4 7d7 ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership ,all initiatives established or continued under the authorities of this section shall be part of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 #ajf4 ,initiatives for promoting clean energy technology financing in ,india 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation and the ,administrator and only with the cooperation of the ,government of ,india1 shall encourage private investment by ,united ,states entities in the clean energy technology market in ,india through new initiatives or initiatives in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,streamlined financing procedures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation shall1 as appropriate1 simplify and streamline the application1 approval1 and post-approval processes for insurance1 financing1 investment1 or reinsurance for clean energy technology projects or subprojects in ,india for which the total support of the ,corporation is less than #bj1jjj1jjj-- 7#a7 by expediting the review and consideration of1 and determinations with respect to1 applications for insurance1 financing1 investment1 or reinsurance1 consistent with investment best practices1 including appropriate risk management1 for such projects and subprojects2 and 7#b7 by reducing the burdens of project management for1 and eliminating duplicative or unnecessary oversight of1 such projects and subprojects after approval of insurance1 financing1 investment1 or reinsurance for projects or subprojects4 7c7 ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership ,all initiatives established or continued under the authorities of this section shall be part of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 #ajg4 ,initiatives for technical assistance for grid improvement and energy efficiency in ,india 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 only with the cooperation of the ,government of ,india or regional authorities within ,india1 shall support initiatives1 including new initiatives and initiatives in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as appropriate1 to provide technical assistance and expertise on electricity grid and energy efficiency improvements in ,india for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,expanding the electricity grid to reach all regions and populations4 7#b7 ,developing microgrids in areas in which connection to the larger electricity grid is challenging4 7#c7 ,increasing the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid4 7#d7 ,enhancing the interconnectivity of electricity grids across states of ,india4 7#e7 ,boosting the storage capacity of the electricity grid4 7#f7 ,developing standards for clean energy technologies1 smart buildings1 and data centers4 7#g7 ,increasing deployment of smart meters and other energy efficiency technology4 7#h7 ,increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and appliances4 7#i7 ,improving pollution controls and the efficiency of fossil fuel electric generating units4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership ,all initiatives established or continued under the authorities of this section shall be part of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 #ajh4 ,initiatives for generation of new renewable energy in ,india 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 only with the approval of the ,government of ,india1 shall support initiatives1 including new initiatives and initiatives in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as appropriate1 to develop new renewable energy generation capacity in ,india4 7b7 ,selection of initiatives ,in selecting initiatives to support under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall take into account the priorities of the ,government of ,india1 including the renewable energy generation goals established by the ,intended ,nationally ,determined ,contribution of ,india to the ,paris ,agreement1 done at ,paris ,december #ab1 #bjae4 7c7 ,sources of renewable energy ,the initiatives supported under subsection 7a7 may include initiatives for the generation of electricity from the following sources3 7#a7 ,solar power1 to include rooftop solar generation and utility-scale solar generation4 7#b7 ,wind power1 to include offshore wind power generation4 7#c7 ,geothermal power4 7#d7 ,biofuels4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership ,all initiatives established or continued under the authorities of this section shall be part of the ,clean ,energy and ,power ,transmission ,partnership4 ,,ii ,other cooperation matters #bja4 ,united ,states-,india climate change risk reduction and resilience cooperation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,government of the ,united ,states shall work cooperatively with the ,government of ,india on integrating scientifically supported climate change risk reduction and building resilience capacities in ,india4 7b7 ,priority ,advancing the risk reduction and resilience capacities described in subsection 7a7 shall be a priority for ,united ,states diplomatic1 security1 and development programs within the ,united ,states mission to ,india4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,administrator1 shall coordinate the efforts of agencies with direct international development programs and investments-- 7#a7 to bolster resilience capacities to the effects of climate change in ,india by supporting efforts in ,india to help assure that climate risk assessments and security planning in ,india adequately evaluate and account for risks and vulnerabilities associated with effects of climate change using best-available climate change data1 forecasts1 tools1 and information2 7#b7 to use shared knowledge1 data1 forecasts1 tools1 information1 frameworks1 and lessons learned in incorporating climate change resilience programming1 planning1 projects1 investments1 and related funding decisions2 and 7#c7 to work with civil society and local leaders1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 to identify risks associated with the effects of climate change in ,india2 and 7,b7 to encourage and support efforts in ,india to enhance resilience to the effects of climate change4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agencies with direct international development programs and investments ,the term agencies with direct international development programs and investments means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,c7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,e7 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 7,f7 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7,g7 the ,trade and ,development ,agency2 and 7,h7 other relevant agencies and entities4 7#b7 ,resilience ,the term resilience means the ability of an individual1 household1 community1 country1 or region to withstand1 to adapt1 and to quickly recover from shocks and stresses associated with the effects of climate change4 #bjb4 ,report on ,united ,states participation in ,mission ,innovation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the scope and nature of ,united ,states participation in ,mission ,innovation1 including-- 7#a7 who has represented the ,united ,states at the third and fourth ,mission ,innovation ministerial meetings1 including the agency1 office1 and title of the each relevant individual2 7#b7 what the agenda of the ,united ,states has been at past ,mission ,innovation ministerial meetings2 7#c7 the partnerships and project collaborations the ,united ,states has established or announced through ,mission ,innovation2 7#d7 how the ,united ,states has leveraged ,mission ,innovation to develop or foster investment in new technologies or technology transfer arrangements between ,united ,states private sector partners and foreign entities2 7#e7 how the ,united ,states has attracted private sector entities to contribute and participate in ,mission ,innovation2 7#f7 the total amount of funding provided by the ,united ,states ,government to ,mission ,innovation each year since the establishment of ,mission ,innovation2 and 7#g7 a strategic engagement plan and set of objectives for delivering new energy technology innovation outcomes through ,mission ,innovation4 7b7 ,definition of ,mission ,innovation ,in this section1 the term ,mission ,innovation means the global initiative led by ,india that has the goal of accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation to achieve performance breakthroughs and cost reductions that will enable the provision of affordable and reliable clean energy solutions4