; (4) national and regional observations and recommendations to improve peak load management and flexibility, including feedback from participant States; (5) the administrative costs of the program; and (6) the total amount of funds distributed under the program, including the amount awarded to each participant State. (i) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $150,000,000, of which $15,000,000 is authorized for use by the Department of Energy to administer the prize. (2) Availability The amounts authorized under paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.