; (ii) a simple cycle plant; (iii) a combined cycle plant; (iv) a combined heat and power plant; or (v) any other facility that uses natural gas as the fuel for generating electric energy. (6) Qualifying technology The term qualifying technology means any commercially viable technology, as determined by the Secretary, for the capture of carbon dioxide produced during the generation of natural gas-generated power. (b) Establishment of research, development, and demonstration program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, and demonstration of qualifying technologies for use by qualifying electric generation facilities. (2) Objectives The objectives of the program shall be— (A) to identify opportunities to accelerate the development and commercial applications of qualifying technologies to reduce the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions released from qualifying electric generation facilities; (B) to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to expedite and carry out demonstration projects (including pilot projects) for qualifying technologies for use by qualifying electric generation facilities to demonstrate the technical feasibility and economic potential of those qualifying technologies for commercial deployment; and (C) to identify any barriers to the commercial deployment of any qualifying technologies under development. (3) Participation of National Laboratories, universities, and research facilities The program may include the participation of— (A) National Laboratories; (B) institutions of higher education; (C) research facilities; or (D) other appropriate entities. (4) Cooperative agreements (A) In general In carrying out the program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to carry out research, development, and demonstration projects for qualifying technologies. (B) Applications