42 U.S.C. § 15832

Energy efficiency public information initiative

(a) In general

The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive national program, including advertising and media awareness, to inform consumers about—

(1)

the need to reduce energy consumption during the 4-year period beginning on August 8, 2005 ;

(2)

the benefits to consumers of reducing consumption of electricity, natural gas, and petroleum, particularly during peak use periods;

(3)

the importance of low energy costs to economic growth and preserving manufacturing jobs in the United States; and

(4)

practical, cost-effective measures that consumers can take to reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, and gasoline, including—

(A)

maintaining and repairing heating and cooling ducts and equipment;

(B)

weatherizing homes and buildings;

(C)

purchasing energy efficient products; and

(D)

proper tire maintenance.

(b) Cooperation

The program carried out under subsection (a) shall—

(1)

include collaborative efforts with State and local government officials and the private sector; and

(2)

incorporate, to the maximum extent practicable, successful State and local public education programs.

Not later than July 1, 2009 , the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the effectiveness of the program under this section.

(d) Termination of authority

The program carried out under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2010 .

(e) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $90,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 134 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 623 .)