The mission of the Department’s Geothermal Technologies Program is to conduct research and development (R&D) and technology validations that demonstrate the feasibility of significant geothermal contributions to renewable domestic base load energy supply. From 2003 to 2008, he directed EEREs Vehicle Technology Program research activities in hybrid drivetrains, advanced batteries, lightweight materials, advanced combustion and fuels, vehicle systems integration, and deployment. Prior to joining EERE, Mr. Wall developed DOE technology utilization and commercialization policies for the Deputy Under Secretary for Research and Development Management. Mr. Wall was also the point of contact for implementation of numerous interagency activities relating to sustainable technologies, and the primary analyst for major partnership activities in the Department. With the Department of the Interior, Mr. Wall directed policy analyses related to exploration and production of oil and gas on the U.S. outer continental shelf. These ranged from assessments of the effectiveness of offshore inspection procedures and the potential advantages of offshore oil terminals in U.S. oil distribution to the expected impacts of domestic content legislation on offshore platform fabrication. Mr. Wall received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Muhlenberg College in 1972, and a Master's degree in Geology from the Johns Hopkins University in 1975.