Section 511.1 - Use of Federal funds under energy program(a) General rule.--The commission is authorized to apply for and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, use Federal funds pursuant to the National Energy Act which is composed of: (1) The "National Energy Conservation Policy Act," Public Law 95-619. (2) The "Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978," Public Law 95-620. (3) The "Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978," Public Law 95-617. (4) The "Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978," Public Law 95-621. (5) The "Energy Tax Act of 1978," Public Law 95-618. (6) The "Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976," Public Law 94-385. (7) Any future Federal legislation or amendments to the statutes listed in this subsection providing special funds for:(i) Rate making research and development.(ii) Energy conservation research and development.(iii) Motor carrier and rail transportation safety programs.(iv) Gas safety programs.(b) Funds not subject to lapse.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be subject to lapsing at the end of any fiscal period.(c) Reimbursement to utilities prohibited.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be reimbursed to any public utility.1980, Dec. 18, P.L. 1247, No. 226, § 4, imd. effective.