216C.12 ENERGY LITERACY.

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(a)The commissioner, in consultation with other affected agencies or departments, must develop informational materials and messaging on energy conservation and energy efficiency programs available in Minnesota. The commissioner must use modern and current outreach strategies and media to distribute the informational materials and messaging to the widest possible audience.

(b)The informational materials must promote energy literacy for individuals and communities to help individuals and communities make informed decisions on topics ranging from smart energy use at home and consumer choices to national and international energy policy. The informational materials must include but are not limited to information on energy sources, energy generation, energy use, energy conservation strategies, the energy workforce sector, and state and federal energy-related programs administered by the department.