Section 69.262. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in § § 69.261, 69.263—69.267 and this section, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise;

Alternative program designs—Program designs which include traditional utility collection methods, alternative collection approaches that do not include a CAP and CAP designs which substantially deviate from this chapter.

CAP—Customer Assistance Program.

EDC—Electric distribution company—The electric distribution company as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 2803 (relating to definitions).

LIHEAP—Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program—A Federally funded program which provides financial assistance grants to needy households for home energy bills.

Low income customers—A residential utility customer whose annual household gross income is at or below 150% of the Federal poverty income guidelines.

Low-income payment troubled customers—Low-income customers who have failed to maintain one or more payment arrangements.

The provisions of this § 69.262 adopted July 24, 1992, effective July 25, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 3914; amended May 7, 1999, effective May 8, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2495. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (241319).

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Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 69.263 (relating to CAP development); and 52 Pa. Code § 69.267 (relating to alternative program designs).