Only renewable energy system projects that meet the requirements specified in this section are eligible for feasibility study grants under this subpart. The project for which the feasibility study grant is sought shall:
(a) Be for the purchase, installation, expansion, or other energy-related improvement of a renewable energy system located in a State, as defined in Sec. 4280.103;
(b) Be for a facility located in a rural area if the applicant is a rural small business, or in a rural or non-rural area if the applicant is an agricultural producer. If the agricultural producer's facility is in a non-rural area, then the feasibility study can only be for a renewable energy system on integral components of or directly related to the facility, such as vertically integrated operations, and are part of and co-located with the agriculture production operation;
(c) Be for technology that is pre-commercial or commercially available, and that is replicable;
(d) Not have had a feasibility study already completed for it with Federal and/or State assistance; and
(e) The applicant has a place of business in a State.