42 USC 17281 - National media campaign

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 17281.

National media campaign

(a)

In general

The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), shall develop and conduct a national media campaign—

(1)

to increase energy efficiency throughout the economy of the United States during the 10-year period beginning on December 19, 2007;

(2)

to promote the national security benefits associated with increased energy efficiency; and

(3)

to decrease oil consumption in the United States during the 10-year period beginning on December 19, 2007.

(b)

Contract with entity

The Secretary shall carry out subsection (a) directly or through—

(1)

competitively bid contracts with 1 or more nationally recognized media firms for the development and distribution of monthly television, radio, and newspaper public service announcements; or

(2)

collective agreements with 1 or more nationally recognized institutes, businesses, or nonprofit organizations for the funding, development, and distribution of monthly television, radio, and newspaper public service announcements.

(c)

Use of funds

(1)

In general

Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be used for—

(A)

advertising costs, including—

(i)

the purchase of media time and space;

(ii)

creative and talent costs;

(iii)

testing and evaluation of advertising; and

(iv)

evaluation of the effectiveness of the media campaign; and

(B)

administrative costs, including operational and management expenses.

(2)

Limitations

(d)

Reports

The Secretary shall annually submit to Congress a report that describes—

(1)

the strategy of the national media campaign and whether specific objectives of the campaign were accomplished, including—

(A)

determinations concerning the rate of change of energy consumption, in both absolute and per capita terms; and

(B)

an evaluation that enables consideration of whether the media campaign contributed to reduction of energy consumption;

(2)

steps taken to ensure that the national media campaign operates in an effective and efficient manner consistent with the overall strategy and focus of the campaign;

(3)

plans to purchase advertising time and space;

(4)

policies and practices implemented to ensure that Federal funds are used responsibly to purchase advertising time and space and eliminate the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse; and

(5)

all contracts or cooperative agreements entered into with a corporation, partnership, or individual working on behalf of the national media campaign.

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

(2)

Decreased oil consumption

(Pub. L. 110–140, title VIII, § 801, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1716.)

cite as: 42 USC 17281