; (B) a municipality; (C) a water district; (D) an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village; and (E) any other authority that provides water, wastewater, or water reuse services. (2) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program The term smart energy and water efficiency pilot program or pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (b) Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program in accordance with this section. (2) Purpose The purpose of the smart energy and water efficiency pilot program is to award grants to eligible entities to demonstrate unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will— (A) improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; (B) improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems to help communities across the United States make measurable progress in conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs; (C) support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and (D) improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet connected technologies, including sensors, intelligent gateways, and security embedded in hardware. (3) Project selection (A) In general The Secretary shall make competitive, merit-reviewed grants under the pilot program to not less than 3, but not more than 5, eligible entities. (B) Selection criteria In selecting an eligible entity to receive a grant under the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider— (i) energy and cost savings; (ii) the uniqueness, commercial viability, and reliability of the technology to be used; (iii) the degree to which the project integrates next-generation sensors software, analytics, and management tools