(a) Subject to appropriation, the Agency may operate a renewable energy grant program to assist public schools and community colleges with engineering studies and feasibility studies and in training green economy technology and in the installation, acquisition, construction, and improvement of renewable energy resources, including without limitation smart grid technology, solar energy (such as solar panels), geothermal energy, and wind energy.
     (b) The schools and community colleges may accept private funds for their portion of the cost.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 687/6-5.5

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization

     (c) The Agency may adopt any rules that are necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this Section.