; (2) coordinate resources and improve cooperation among clean energy technology transfer programs; (3) facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and start-up companies and the variety of programs related to clean energy technology transfer under the Department; and (4) facilitate the development of metrics to measure the impact of clean energy technology transfer programs on— (A) advancing the development, demonstration, and commercial application of clean energy technologies; (B) increasing the competitiveness of United States in the clean energy sector, including in manufacturing; and (C) commercial application of clean energy technologies being developed by entrepreneurs from under-represented backgrounds. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the activities in this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. II Supporting Technology Development At the National Laboratories 201. Lab partnering service pilot program (a) Pilot program (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Technology Transfer Coordinator established in section 1001(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16391(a) ), shall establish a Lab Partnering Service Pilot Program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the pilot program ). (2) Purposes The purposes of the pilot program are to provide services that encourage and support partnerships between the National Laboratories and public and private sector entities, and to improve communication of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application projects and opportunities at the National Laboratories to potential partners through the development of a website and the provision of services, in collaboration with relevant external entities. (3) Activities In carrying out this pilot program, the Secretary shall— (A) conduct outreach to and engage with relevant public and private entities