Sec. 103. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ACCELERATING ENERGY INNOVATION
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## SEC. 103 SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ACCELERATING ENERGY INNOVATION **[**[42 U.S.C. 18611](/us/usc/t42/s18611)**]** It is the sense of Congress that— ####
(1)although important progress has been made in cost reduction and deployment of clean energy technologies, accelerating clean energy innovation will help meet critical competitiveness, energy security, and environmental goals; ####
(2)accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation in the United States calls for— #####
(A)supporting existing research and development programs at the Department and the world-class National Laboratories; #####
(B)exploring and developing new pathways for innovators, investors, and decision-makers to leverage the resources of the Department for addressing the challenges and comparative strengths of geographic regions; and #####
(C)recognizing the financial constraints of the Department, regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer investments are maximized; ####
(3)the energy supply, demand, policies, markets, and resource options of the United States vary by geographic region; ####
(4)a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent, institutions, and industries to identify opportunities and convert United States investment into domestic companies; and ####
(5)Congress, the Secretary, and energy industry participants should advance efforts that promote international, domestic, and regional cooperation on the research and development of energy innovations that— #####
(A)provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone; #####
(B)promote economic growth; #####
(C)are critical for energy security; and #####
(D)are sustainable without government support.
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