an explanation of how the proposal will expedite the commercialization of advanced materials in energy efficiency or renewable energy in the near-term to mid-term;

evidence of consideration of whether the unique capabilities of Department of Energy national laboratories warrants collaboration with such laboratories, and the extent of such collaboration proposed;

a description of the extent to which the proposal includes collaboration with relevant industry or other groups or organizations; and

evidence of the ability of the proposers to undertake and complete the proposed project.