description of extension service

description of extension service Sec. 504. (a) The Service shall develop and implement a comprehensive program for the identification, development, and practical demonstration of energy conserving opportunities, techniques, materials, and equipment, including opportunities, techniques, or methods responsive to local needs or resources, and alternative energy technologies such as solar heating and cooling, for— (1) agricultural, commercial, and small business operations, and (2) new and existing residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings or structures. 91 STAT. 193 Such, program shall provide for technical assistance, instruction, information, dissemination, and practical demonstrations in energy conservation opportunities, and snail provide an active interface with end use energy consumers at the local level for the purpose of offering active outreach assistance and affording a communication channel for end user technology requirements. Such outreach assistance shall be provided by means of such appropriate local offices, including metropolitan city offices, county agents, and technical staff assistants, and may be required to provide energy extension services. (b) The program authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall permit each State to establish a technical support institute at one or more colleges or universities designated by the Governor of that State. Each such institute shall— (1) have as its purpose to assist in implementation of the State energy extension service; and (2) provide such analyses and technical support as is necessary for effective State energy extension service activities. (c) The comprehensive program developed under subsection (a) shall be implemented and carried out within each State pursuant to sections 505 and 506. (d) The Director shall take such steps as may be necessary to insure that the comprehensive program is implemented in a manner which minimizes conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy that are similar to those provided under such program.