CA Pub Res Code Section 3822.2

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission may expend funds, from that portion of the Geothermal Resources Development Account used by the commission for grants and loans, to provide direct technical assistance to local jurisdictions which are eligible for grants and loans pursuant to Section 3822.

(b)

The total of all amounts expended pursuant to this section shall not exceed 5 percent of all funds available under Section 3822 or one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), whichever amount is less.

(c)

In making expenditures under this section, the commission shall consider, but not be limited to a consideration of, all of the following:

(1)

The availability of energy resource and technology opportunities.

(2)

The project definition and likelihood of success.

(3)

Local needs and potential project benefits.