; (B) to enhance energy market integration across the region; and (C) to increase competition and aggregate energy markets. (b) Project selection (1) In general The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (a) shall identify energy infrastructure projects that would be appropriate for United States assistance under this section. (2) Project eligibility A project is eligible for United States assistance under this section if the project— (A) (i) improves electricity transmission infrastructure and power generation through the use of a broad power mix, prioritizing renewable energy or energy efficiency; (ii) advances energy storage projects, smart grid projects, distributed generation models, or other technological innovations and digitalization of the power sector, as appropriate; and (iii) improves energy access for marginalized and underserved communities; (B) is located in an eligible Latin American or Caribbean partner country; and (C) can be conducted in a transparent and accountable manner that mitigates any risk of corruption. (3) Preference In selecting among projects that are eligible under paragraph (2), the Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (a) shall give preference to projects that— (A) link the energy systems of two or more Latin American and Caribbean partner countries; (B) address the impacts of sustained global temperature increases; (C) enhance resilience to sustained global temperature increases and global economic shocks; (D) are expected to enhance energy market integration; (E) can demonstrate sustainability by attracting funding from the private sector, an international financial institution, or the government of the country in which the project will be carried out; (F) have the potential to use United States goods and services during project implementation