Technology Transitions and Commercialization – R&D to Market Roundtable - Agenda

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

National Electrical Manufacturers Association Conference Center, 1300 North 17th Street, LeGrand Room (First Floor), Arlington, VA 22201

Open to State Energy Offices and Invited Guests Only

7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Overview of Prior State-Federal Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Efforts and What Has Changed
David Terry, Executive Director, National Association of State Energy Officials
Jeff Genzer, General Counsel, National Association of State Energy Officials

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Technology Commercialization - Gaps, Barriers, and Approaches (Facilitator-led Discussion)
This facilitated session is intended to identify information about the types of technology commercialization (e.g., late stage development, demonstration, deployment) states believe need to be addressed.  The following questions should guide a discussion on gaps and possible approaches:

  1. What are the most important market characteristics, players, gaps and opportunities states see in the energy technology commercialization area?
  2. What challenges have states and DOE National Laboratories (as distinct from private firms and universities) experienced in attempting to commercialize technologies, and what are the priority issues that need to be addressed?
  3. What are the missed opportunities for DOE technology program offices (EERE, OE, FE, etc.) and states in jointly supporting and leveraging commercialization activities and investments with the private sector and research institutions (federal, state, private)?

Facilitator:
Representative, NASEO Board of Directors

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
DOE Office of Technology Transitions Program Updates and Priorities
Jetta Wong, Acting Director, Office of Technology Transitions, U.S. Department of Energy

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Break

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Commercial Impact and DOE's Research, Development, and Deployment Activities - State Priorities, Roles, and Approaches (Facilitator-led Discussion)
This facilitated session focuses on means to improve the commercial impact of DOE’s RD&D portfolio through collaboration with states, universities, investors and other partners.  Following are questions to guide the discussion:

  1. What are best practices that states use with other institutions to support technology transitions from R&D to commercialization?
  2. How can the DOE Technology Commercialization Fund most effectively focus state and private investment and leverage state policies, planning, and programs that open and sustain markets?
  3. Are there (or have there been) formal or systematic mechanisms that would help to leverage and utilize the states’ capabilities and resources in technology transition and commercialization?

Facilitator:
Dub Taylor, Director, Texas State Energy Conservation Office; Parliamentarian, NASEO Board of Directors

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
State Investments and Policies in Support of Commercialization
Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Marco Rubin, GAP Funds Advisor, Center for Innovative Technology
Jake Fey, Representative, Washington State House of Representatives; Director, Washington State University Energy Program (invited)

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
State Input on DOE's Commercialization Fund and Program - Key Points and Follow-up
Jeff Genzer, General Counsel, National Association of State Energy Officials

 

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