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. (c) Report 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 .)

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