Promoting an understanding of the United States' energy supply situation, including the need to reduce reliance on imported oil and natural gas, maintain reasonable energy prices for consumers, properly balance energy needs with environmental and conservation goals and continue efforts to diversify energy resources; promoting communication by consumers about, and assisting consumer advocates for, sound public policy related to issues, such as responsible access to available natural resources, power generation, the impact of energy prices on business, agriculture and consumers, the development of a robust, domestic renewable energy industry, and the utilization of new technologies that allow for higher levels of energy efficiency and conservation