2014 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs (Sections 15801 - 16538)
Subchapter I - Energy Efficiency (Sections 15811 - 15842)
Part C - Energy Efficient Products (Sections 15831 - 15834)
Sec. 15832 - Energy efficiency public information initiative
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS SUBCHAPTER I - ENERGY EFFICIENCY Part C - Energy Efficient Products Sec. 15832 - Energy efficiency public information initiative |
Contains | section 15832 |
Date | 2014 |
Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 109-58, title I, §134, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 623. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 119 Stat. 623 |
Public and Private Law | Public Law 109-58 |
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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) CooperationThe 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) ReportNot 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 authorityThe program carried out under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2010.
(e) Authorization of appropriationsThere 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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