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 PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005

119 STAT. 623

(b) PARTICIPANTS.—The Secretary shall invite to participate in the conference individuals and entities representing all aspects of energy production and distribution, including— (1) industrial firms; (2) professional societies; (3) educational organizations; (4) trade associations; and (5) governmental agencies. (c) PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND STRUCTURE.— (1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the conference shall be to establish an ongoing, self-sustaining national public energy education program to examine and recognize interrelationships between energy sources in all forms, including— (A) conservation and energy efficiency; (B) the role of energy use in the economy; and (C) the impact of energy use on the environment. (2) SCOPE AND STRUCTURE.—Taking into consideration the purpose described in paragraph (1), the participants in the conference invited under subsection (b) shall design the scope and structure of the program described in subsection (a). (d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall provide technical assistance and other guidance necessary to carry out the program described in subsection (a). (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 134. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION INITIATIVE.

42 USC 15832.

(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 4year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; (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.

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