((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 4-year period beginning on ;

((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 , the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the effectiveness of the program under this section.July 1, 20092009-07-01

((d)) ** Termination of authority** The program carried out under this section shall terminate on .December 31, 20102010-12-31

((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.