§ 15832. Energy efficiency public information initiative

• (a) 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) 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.
• (c) Not later than July 1, 2009 , the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the effectiveness of the program under this section.
• (d) The program carried out under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2010 .
• (e) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $90,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.