((a)) ** Definitions** In this section:

((1)) ** Eligible entity** The term “eligible entity” means—

((A)) a utility;

((B)) an electric cooperative;

((C)) a State;

((D)) a political subdivision of a State;

((E)) an Indian tribe; or

((F)) a Native corporation.

((2)) ** High-cost region** The term “high-cost region” means a region in which the average cost of electrical power or heat exceeds 150 percent of the national average retail cost, as determined by the Secretary.

((b)) ** Program** The Secretary shall use amounts made available to carry out this section to make grants to eligible entities for activities described in subsection (c).

((c)) ** Eligible activities** An eligible entity may use grant funds under this section, with respect to a geothermal energy project in a high-cost region, only—

((1)) to conduct a feasibility study, including a study of exploration, geochemical testing, geomagnetic surveys, geologic information gathering, baseline environmental studies, well drilling, resource characterization, permitting, and economic analysis;

((2)) for design and engineering costs, relating to the project; and

((3)) to demonstrate and promote commercial application of technologies related to geothermal energy as part of the project.

((d)) ** Cost sharing** The cost-sharing requirements of shall apply to any project carried out under this section.section 16352 of this title

((e)) ** Authorization of appropriations** Out of funds authorized under , there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.section 17202 of this title