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type: "LegalText"
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title: "42 U.S.C. § 15832"
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description: "Energy efficiency public information initiative"
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jurisdiction: "us"
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kind: "code_section"
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title_number: 42
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title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
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chapter_number: "149"
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chapter_name: "NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS"
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section: "15832"
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citation: "42 U.S.C. § 15832"
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release_date: "2026-06-26"
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source: "official"
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---
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# 42 U.S.C. § 15832 - Energy efficiency public information initiative
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## Text
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(a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive national program, including advertising and media awareness, to inform consumers about—
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(1) the need to reduce energy consumption during the 4-year period beginning on August 8, 2005;
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(2) the benefits to consumers of reducing consumption of electricity, natural gas, and petroleum, particularly during peak use periods;
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(3) the importance of low energy costs to economic growth and preserving manufacturing jobs in the United States; and
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(4) practical, cost-effective measures that consumers can take to reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, and gasoline, including—
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(A) maintaining and repairing heating and cooling ducts and equipment;
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(B) weatherizing homes and buildings;
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(C) purchasing energy efficient products; and
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(D) proper tire maintenance.
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(b) Cooperation The program carried out under subsection (a) shall—
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(1) include collaborative efforts with State and local government officials and the private sector; and
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(2) incorporate, to the maximum extent practicable, successful State and local public education programs.
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(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.
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(d) Termination of authority The program carried out under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2010.
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(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.
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(Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 134, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 623.)
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