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42 U.S. Code § 16391. Improved technology transfer of energy technologies
(a) Office of Technology Transitions
(1) Establishment
There is established within the Department an Office of Technology Transitions (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
(2) MissionThe mission of the Office shall be—
(A)
to expand the commercial impact of the research investments of the Department; and
(B)
to focus on commercializing technologies that support the missions of the Department, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
(3) Goals
(A) In general
In carrying out the mission and activities of the Office, the Chief Commercialization Officer appointed under paragraph (4) shall, with respect to commercialization activities, meet all of the goals described in subparagraph (B).
(B) Goals describedThe goals referred to in subparagraph (A) are the following:
(i)
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
(ii)
Ensuring economic competitiveness.
(iii)
Enhancement of domestic energy security and national security.
(iv)
Enhancement of domestic jobs.
(v)
Improvement of energy efficiency.
(vi)
Any other goals to support the transfer of technology developed by Department-funded programs to the private sector, as consistent with missions of the Department.
(4) Chief Commercialization Officer
(A) In general
The Office shall be headed by an officer, who shall be known as the “Chief Commercialization Officer”, and who shall report directly to, and be appointed by, the Secretary.
(B) Principal advisor
The Chief Commercialization Officer shall be the principal advisor to the Secretary on all matters relating to technology transfer and commercialization.
(C) Qualifications
The Chief Commercialization Officer shall be an individual who, by reason of professional background and experience, is specially qualified to advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to technology transfer at the Department.
(D) DutiesThe Chief Commercialization Officer shall oversee—
(i)
the activities of the Technology Transfer Working Group established under subsection (b);
(ii)
the expenditure of funds allocated for technology transfer within the Department;
(iii)
the activities of each technology partnership ombudsman appointed under section 7261c of this title; and
(iv)
efforts to engage private sector entities, including venture capital companies.