Jared Wallace, lab director in the Utah Office of Energy Development, said he writes grants and manages projects that pilot new energy technologies in Utah and connects those projects with public and private stakeholders. "Here at the Utah San Rafael Energy Labs, I often get to trade a desk for the lab," Wallace said, adding that he sometimes helps "as a lab tech" and enjoys hosting high school visits that let him "be a kid again." In a later brief remark he identified his office as part of the Utah Office of Energy Development and referred to the facility as the "Utah Standard Time Energy Lab."

Wallace described his day-to-day work as guiding technologies "from big ideas to real world projects," writing grants and managing pilots that involve both public- and private-sector stakeholders. He said the lab engages in pilot testing of innovations and provides an experiential component for student visitors.

The remarks in the transcript were introductory and informational; no formal motions, votes or policy actions were recorded in the provided segment. The speaker framed the lab's activities as project management, grantwriting and hands-on testing rather than as a decision on any specific policy or procurement.

Wallace's comments may be relevant to stakeholders tracking state-supported energy innovation programs, grant opportunities, and workforce outreach, but the short transcript did not include details about specific grants, pilot projects, funding amounts or timelines.