((a)) ** Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities in accordance with this part.

((b)) ** Purpose** The purpose of the program shall be to assist eligible entities in implementing strategies—

((1)) to reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities in a manner that—

((A)) is environmentally sustainable; and

((B)) to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;

((2)) to reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and

((3)) to improve energy efficiency in—

((A)) the transportation sector;

((B)) the building sector; and

((C)) other appropriate sectors.