(a) In generalAs part of the research and development activities of the Advanced Manufacturing Office of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall establish, as appropriate, collaborative research and development partnerships with other programs within the Department of Energy that—(1) leverage the research and development expertise of those programs to promote early stage energy efficiency technology development;
(2) support the use of innovative manufacturing processes and applied research for development, demonstration, and commercialization of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency (including improvements in efficient use of water), reduce emissions, reduce industrial waste, and improve industrial cost-competitiveness; and
(3) apply the knowledge and expertise of the Advanced Manufacturing Office to help achieve the program goals of the other programs.
(b) ReportsNot later than 2 years after December 18, 2012, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes actions taken to carry out subsection (a) and the results of those actions.
(Pub. L. 112–210, § 6, Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VI, § 6002, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2552.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
Amendments2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260, in introductory provisions, substituted “Advanced Manufacturing Office” for “Industrial Technologies Program” and “Department of Energy” for “Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (including the Building Technologies Program), the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, and the Office of Science”.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–260, § 6002(1), substituted “Advanced Manufacturing Office” for “Industrial Technologies Program”.