In this panel discussion, attendees discovered how to collaborate with the Operational Energy (OE) Community to address future energy needs, shape requirements and transition into a program of record. Service Energy leads discussed the requirements for fielding future operational energy technologies. Following the panel discussion, there was a training session for government research performers using the Congressionally-mandated OE Management System tool. This tool provides portfolio management of OE Innovation programs as well as tracks transition to the Services and Combatant Commands.