Information clearinghouse

(a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a clearinghouse to disseminate information on Federal programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to assist schools in initiating, developing, and financing— (1) energy efficiency projects; (2) distributed generation projects; and (3) energy retrofitting projects. (b) Elements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with the officials described in section 404(b) to develop a list of Federal programs and financing mechanisms to be included in the clearinghouse; and (2) coordinate with such officials to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the Federal programs and financing mechanisms included in the clearinghouse, which may include the development and maintenance of a single online resource that includes contact information for relevant technical assistance that may be used by States, outlying areas, local educational agencies, and Bureau-funded schools to effectively access and use such Federal programs and financing mechanisms.