Anthony Pugliese is the Director of the Office of Technology
Commercialization and the Chief Commercialization Officer of the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE). In this role, he leads efforts to accelerate
commercialization of innovative energy technologies, strengthen public-private
partnerships, and enhance technology transfer from DOE’s National Labs.
Before joining DOE, Mr. Pugliese held leadership roles in both the public and
private sectors. In the private sector, he focused on energy, permitting,
economic development, and national security, advising businesses and
organizations on navigating regulatory landscapes and advancing strategic
initiatives.
In the federal government, Mr. Pugliese previously served as
the Chief of Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Along
with overseeing the Commission’s daily activities, he led efforts to improve
interagency coordination. He negotiated key memoranda of understanding
(MOUs) promoting efficiencies between federal agencies, most notably the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the U.S. Department
of Transportation and the U.S. Department of the Interior. He also spearheaded
MOUs with several countries, including Mexico, Japan, India, and Israel, to
strengthen energy cooperation.
Prior to his role at FERC, Mr. Pugliese served as the Senior
White House Adviser at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he played a
key role in overseeing all aspects of the department, including various modes
of mobility and regulatory reform. Earlier in his career, he was Director of
Legislative Affairs for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office and at the
Department of Community and Economic Development, where he served on several
technology and economic boards.