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