((a)) ** Demonstration projects** The Secretary shall provide for the establishment of 2 projects in geographic areas that are regionally and climatically diverse to demonstrate the commercial production of hydrogen at existing nuclear power plants.
((b)) ** Economic analysis** Prior to making an award under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine whether the use of existing nuclear power plants is a cost-effective means of producing hydrogen.
((c)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of carrying out this section not more than $100,000,000.