; and (B) on a periodic basis, but not less frequently than once every 12 months. (3) Priorities In selecting eligible entities for technical assistance and grants under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities with projects that have the greatest potential for— (A) strengthening the reliability and resiliency of energy infrastructure to the impact of extreme weather events, power grid failures, and interruptions in supply of fossil fuels; (B) improving the feasibility of microgrids or islanding, particularly in rural areas, including high energy cost rural areas; (C) facilitating the use of renewable energy resources; (D) minimizing environmental impact, including regulated air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions; and (E) maximizing local job creation. (d) Grants On application by an eligible entity, the Secretary may award grants to the eligible entity to provide funds to cover not more than— (1) 100 percent of the costs of the initial assessment to identify system benefits of deploying energy storage systems; (2) 75 percent of the cost of guidance relating to methods to assess energy storage in long-term resource planning and resource procurement; (3) 60 percent of the cost of studies to assess the cost-benefit ratio of energy storage systems