42 U.S.C. § 15832 — Energy efficiency public information initiative

(a) In general. The Secretary must run a comprehensive national program, including advertising and media outreach, to tell consumers about: (1) the need to cut energy use during the 4-year period starting August 8, 2005; (2) the benefits of using less electricity, natural gas, and petroleum, especially during peak-use periods; (3) how important low energy costs are to economic growth and keeping manufacturing jobs in the United States; and (4) practical, affordable steps consumers can take to cut electricity, natural gas, and gasoline use, including (A) maintaining and repairing heating and cooling ducts and equipment; (B) weatherizing homes and buildings; (C) buying energy-efficient products; and (D) keeping tires properly maintained. (b) Cooperation. This program must (1) work together with state and local government officials and the private sector, and (2) use successful state and local public education programs as much as practical. (c) Report. By July 1, 2009, the Secretary must send Congress a report describing how effective this program has been. (d) Termination of authority. This program had to end on December 31, 2010. (e) Authorization of appropriations. Congress authorized $90,000,000 for this section for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.