((a)) ** In general** As 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)) ** Reports** Not later than 2 years after , 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.December 18, 20122012-12-18