take the following actions: (1) Encourage regional diversity among eligible entities, including participation by such entities located in rural States. (2) Prioritize technological diversity among eligible entities. (3) Prioritize a diverse mix of energy, substances, fuel sources, and byproducts, including the following: (A) Gas and liquid hydrocarbons, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, methane, ethane, and liquefied natural gas. (B) Carbon dioxide. (C) Hydrogen. (D) Biofuels. (E) Water. (F) Substances in the hydrogen supply chain, including ammonia and liquid organic hydrogen carriers. (G) Blends of gases or liquids, including hydrogen blends. (H) Any other source the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Prioritize projects that leverage and are complementary to existing energy infrastructure. (5) Prioritize projects that leverage matching funds from non-Federal sources. (6) Ensure that selected projects are coordinated with or expand on the existing technology demonstration programs of the Department. (7) Evaluate projects and topics for technical performance and economic feasibility as part of lifecycle assessments for return on investment impact. (d) Location To the maximum extent practicable, demonstration projects under the Initiative shall be located on sites with existing research infrastructure or with the ability to coordinate with existing Department user facilities and research centers. (e) Authorization of appropriations Out of funds authorized to be appropriated for— (1) the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and (2) the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (6), respectively, of section 10771 of subtitle O of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (enacted as division B of Public Law 117–167 ), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy to carry out this section $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, and $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028. (f) Sunset This