((a)) ** In general** Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may provide loan guarantees for a project to produce energy from coal of less than 7,000 Btu/lb. using appropriate advanced integrated gasification combined cycle technology, including repowering of existing facilities, that—
((1)) is combined with wind and other renewable sources;
((2)) minimizes and offers the potential to sequester carbon dioxide emissions; and
((3)) provides a ready source of hydrogen for near-site fuel cell demonstrations.
((b)) ** Requirements** The facility—
((1)) may be built in stages;
((2)) shall have a combined output of at least 200 megawatts at successively more competitive rates; and
((3)) shall be located in the Upper Great Plains.
((c)) ** Technical criteria** Technical criteria described in shall apply to the facility.section 15962(b) of this title
((d)) ** Investment tax credits**
((1)) ** In general** The loan guarantees provided under this section do not preclude the facility from receiving an allocation for investment tax credits under .section 48A of title 26
((2)) ** Other funding** Use of the investment tax credit described in paragraph (1) does not prohibit the use of other clean coal program funding.