To the extent money is available, the Nevada Renewable Energy Integration and Development Consortium of the Nevada System of Higher Education or its successor organization shall:
1. Serve as a resource of information concerning research that is conducted relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency in this State.
2. Work with the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization or its successor organization to establish a mechanism for transferring technology to the marketplace, including, without limitation, within the limits of available grant money, establishing support for start-up energy technology businesses and ensuring the appropriate protection of intellectual property.
3. Provide information concerning renewable energy and energy efficiency to the Office of Energy.