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‘‘(2) not later than January 1, 2008, for clothes
washers, effective beginning January 1, 2010.’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The table of
contents of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. prec. 6201) is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 324 the following:
‘‘Sec. 324A. Energy Star program.’’.
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 fol-
lowing:
‘‘(c) HVAC MAINTENANCE.—(1) To ensure that in-
stalled 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 sub-
section, carry out a program to educate homeowners and
small business owners concerning the energy savings from
properly conducted maintenance of air conditioning, heat-
ing, 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, indus-
try members, and energy efficiency organizations.
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‘‘(d) SMALL
BUSINESS
EDUCATION
AND
ASSIST-
ANCE.—(1) The Administrator of the Small Business Ad-
ministration, 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 im-
proved energy efficiency;
‘‘(C) understanding and accessing Federal pro-
curement opportunities with regard to Energy Star
technologies and products; and
‘‘(D) identifying financing options for energy ef-
ficiency upgrades.
‘‘(2) The Secretary, the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of the
Small Business Administration shall make program infor-
mation 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.
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‘‘(3) The Secretary, on a cost shared basis in coopera-
tion with the Administrator of the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency, shall provide to the Small Business Adminis-
tration all advertising, marketing, and other written mate-
rials necessary for the dissemination of information under
paragraph (2).
‘‘(4) There are authorized to be appropriated such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection,
which shall remain available until expended.’’.
SEC. 133. PUBLIC ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene
an organizational conference for the purpose of establishing
an ongoing, self-sustaining national public energy edu-
cation program.
(b) PARTICIPANTS.—The Secretary shall invite to par-
ticipate in the conference individuals and entities rep-
resenting 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.—
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(1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the conference
shall be to establish an ongoing, self-sustaining na-
tional 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 environ-
ment.
(2) SCOPE AND STRUCTURE.—Taking into con-
sideration the purpose described in paragraph (1), the
participants in the conference invited under sub-
section (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.
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SEC. 134. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION INI-
TIATIVE.
(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 dur-
ing the 4-year period beginning on the date of enact-
ment of this Act;
(2) the benefits to consumers of reducing con-
sumption of electricity, natural gas, and petroleum,
particularly during peak use periods;
(3) the importance of low energy costs to eco-
nomic growth and preserving manufacturing jobs in
the United States; and
(4) practical, cost-effective measures that con-
sumers 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—
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(1) include collaborative efforts with State and
local government officials and the private sector; and
(2) incorporate, to the maximum extent prac-
ticable, successful State and local public education
programs.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than July 1, 2009, the Sec-
retary shall submit to Congress a report describing the effec-
tiveness of the program under this section.
(d) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The program car-
ried out under this section shall terminate on December 31,
2010.
(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.
SEC. 135. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR ADDI-
TIONAL PRODUCTS.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 321 of the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (29)—
(A) in subparagraph (D)—
(i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘C78.1–
1978(R1984)’’ and inserting ‘‘C78.81–2003
(Data Sheet 7881–ANSI–1010–1)’’;