A prior subchapter VII, consisting of parts A (§ 3241), B (§§ 3251, 3252), C (§§ 3261 to 3263), D (§ 3271), and E (§§ 3281, 3282), related to solar energy research and development, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(D), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.

Section 3241, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1449, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1012, related to farm and forest uses of solar energy and nonrenewable fuel and petrochemical substitutes.

Section 3251, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1450, Sept. 20, 1977, 91 Stat. 1012, provided for a solar energy research information system.

Section 3252, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1451, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1013, provided for assistance from an advisory committee respecting functions of Secretary on model farms and demonstration projects.

Section 3261, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1452, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1013, provided for model farms.

Section 3262, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1453, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1014, provided for demonstration projects.

Section 3263, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1454, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1015; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1434, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1312, authorized appropriation of funds.

Section 3271, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1455, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1015, provided for establishment of regional solar energy research, development, and demonstration centers.

Section 3281, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1456, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1015, authorized appropriation of funds.

Section 3282, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1457, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1015; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1435, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1313, defined “solar energy”.