; (2) the results of the analysis conducted under subsection (e); (3) a summary of benefits gained and barriers faced by individuals participating in programs under this section, including a description of— (A) job opportunities created by the programs; and (B) skills gained by individuals participating in the programs; (4) national and regional observations and recommendations to improve workforce development, including feedback from participants; and (5) the administrative costs of the programs affected by this section. 7. Flexible Grid Challenge 2022 (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a competitive program, pursuant to section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 ), to be known as the Flexible Grid Challenge 2022 (referred to in this section as the program ), to award grants to States to enhance the peak load management and flexibility of the electric grid. (b) Consultation Pursuant to section 24(d) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719(d) ), the program shall seek to engage a broad set of experts, including from— (1) electric utilities; (2) institutions of higher education; (3) other Federal agencies; (4) private companies, including energy technology manufacturers; (5) States; (6) units of local government; (7) nonprofit organizations; and (8) the National Laboratories. (c) Goals The goals of the program shall be— (1) to optimize— (A) future electric infrastructure, including generation, delivery, consumption, and control methods; (B) electric grid design solutions to ensure electric grid reliability and resilience; and (C) retail electricity pricing and wholesale market valuation of electric grid services, taking into consideration consumer protection constraints; (2) to reliably, cost-effectively, safely, and securely integrate and manage variable and distributed energy resources, including— (A) distributed generation; (B) combined heat and power