; (ii) to improve the efficiency of the transmission and distribution systems; (iii) that is connected to the distribution system and may— (I) increase reliability or resilience; and (II) avoid transmission and distribution system costs; and (iv) to better understand the role of Federal regulators in the siting of technologies not directly connected to the grid. (3) Deadline The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Commission, the Secretary, and the relevant committees of Congress not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants through relevant programs of the Office of Electricity of the Department of Energy, in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1), $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.