((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