NAS Evaluation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy
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NAS Evaluation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) was established in 2009 for the stated purpose of funding energy technology projects by “identifying and promoting revolutionary advances in fundamental and applied sciences; translating scientific discoveries and cutting-edge inventions into technological innovations; and accelerating transformational technological advances in areas that industry by itself is not likely to undertake because of technical and financial uncertainty.”
An ad hoc committee will review and evaluate the progress that ARPA-E has made toward achieving its goals. The committee will develop a methodology and framework for an operational assessment as well as a retrospective and technical assessment of ARPA-E and then conduct both. The operational assessment will appraise the appropriateness and effectiveness of ARPA-E's structure to position it to achieve its mission and goals.
The committee will issue a final report detailing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including suggestions for improvements in ARPA-E, lessons learned from the operation of ARPA-E that may apply to other DOE programs, and factors that Congress should take into consideration in determining the future of ARPA-E.
If you would like to attend the sessions of this meeting that are open to the public or need more information please contact Natacha Montgomery, 202-334-2248, nmontgomery@nas.edu
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