; and (B) shall be eligible for renewal of that support at the end of that 5-year period. (e) Hub Operations (1) In general Each Hub shall conduct or provide for multidisciplinary, collaborative research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced energy technologies within the technology development focus designated under subsection (b)(2). (2) Activities Each Hub shall— (A) encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium and awardees; (B) develop and publish proposed plans and programs on a publicly accessible website; (C) submit an annual report to the Department summarizing the activities of the Hub, including— (i) detailing organizational expenditures; and (ii) describing each project undertaken by the Hub; and (D) monitor project implementation and coordination. (3) Conflicts of Interest Each Hub shall maintain conflict of interest procedures, consistent with the conflict of interest procedures of the Department. (4) Prohibition on construction (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B)— (i) no funds provided under this section may be used for construction of new buildings or facilities for Hubs