§ 6307. Consumer education

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1975

   Energy Policy and Conservation Act

   Pub. L. 94–163 title III § 337 · 89 Stat. 871

   Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 6307

   Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 337, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 931

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 337, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 931

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 337. consumer education The Administrator shall, in close cooperation and coordination 42 USC 6307. with the Commission and appropriate industry trade associations and industry members, including retailers, and interested consumer and environmental organizations, carry out a program to educate consumers and other persons with respect to— (1) the significance of estimated annual operating costs; (2) the way in which comparative shopping, including comparisons of estimated annual operating costs, can save energy for the Nation and money for consumers; and (3) such other matters as the Administrator determines may encourage the conservation of energy in the use of consumer products. Such steps to educate consumers may include publications, audiovisual presentations, demonstrations, and the sponsorship of national and regional conferences involving manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers, and State, local, and Federal Government representatives. Nothing in this section may be construed to require the compilation of lists which compare the estimated annual operating costs of consumer products by model or manufacturer’s name.

2. 1978

   Pub. L. 95–619 title VI § 691(b)(2) · 92 Stat. 3206

   Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 6307

   Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Such Act is amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place they appear (unless the context indicates a reference other than to the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” or “Secretary’s”, respectively.

3. 1992

   Energy Policy Act of 1992

   Pub. L. 102–486 title I § 123(i) · 106 Stat. 2776

   1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 6307

      Pub. L. 102–486 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a)

   2. Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 6307

      Pub. L. 102–486 inserted heading

   3. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 6307

      Pub. L. 102–486 added subsec. (b)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 102–486 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (i) Incentive Programs.— Section 337 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 6307) is amended— (1) by striking out “337.” and inserting “337. (a) In general.—”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(b) State and Local Incentive Programs.— (1) The Secretary shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, issue recommendations to the States for establishing State and local incentive programs designed to encourage the acceleration of voluntary replacement, by consumers, of existing showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals with those products that meet the standards established for such products pursuant to subsections (j) and (k) of section 325. “(2) In developing such recommendations, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other federal agencies, including the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; State officials; manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of plumbing products; and other interested parties.”.

4. 2005

   Energy Policy Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–58 title I § 132 · 119 Stat. 594

   Added · 42 U.S.C. § 6307(c); 42 U.S.C. § 6307(d)

   Pub. L. 109–58 added subsecs. (c) and (d)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 109–58 added subsecs. (c) and (d).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 132. HVAC MAINTENANCE CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM.   Section 337 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6307) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) HVAC Maintenance.— (1) Deadline. To ensure that installed air conditioning and heating systems operate at maximum rated efficiency levels, the Secretary shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, carry out a program to educate homeowners and small business owners concerning the energy savings from properly conducted maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems. “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the program under paragraph (1), on a cost-shared basis, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and any other entities that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, including industry trade associations, industry members, and energy efficiency organizations. “(d) Small Business Education and Assistance.— (1) The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall develop and coordinate a Government-wide program, building on the Energy Star for Small Business Program, to assist small businesses in— “(A) becoming more energy efficient; “(B) understanding the cost savings from improved energy efficiency; “(C) understanding and accessing Federal procurement opportunities with regard to Energy Star technologies and products; and “(D) identifying financing options for energy efficiency upgrades. “(2) The Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall— “(A) make program information available to small business concerns directly through the district offices and resource partners of the Small Business Administration, including small business development centers, women’s business centers, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), and through other Federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Agriculture; and “(B) coordinate assistance with the Secretary of Commerce for manufacturing-related efforts, including the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program. “(3) The Secretary, on a cost shared basis in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall provide to the Small Business Administration all advertising, marketing, and other written materials necessary for the dissemination of information under paragraph (2). “(4) The Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, as part of the outreach to small business concerns under the Energy Star Program for Small Business Program, may enter into cooperative agreements with qualified resources partners (including the National Center for Appropriate Technology) to establish, maintain, and promote a Small Business Energy Clearinghouse (in this subsection referred to as the ‘Clearinghouse’). “(5) The Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that the Clearinghouse provides a centralized resource where small business concerns may access, telephonically and electronically, technical information and advice to help increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. “(6) Appropriation authorization. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection, to remain available until expended.” .

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