Section 62.3. Universal service and energy conservation program goals

(a) The Commission will determine if the NGDC meets the goals of universal service and energy conservation programs.

(b) The general goals of universal service and energy conservation programs include the following:

(1) To protect consumers’ health and safety by helping low-income customers maintain affordable natural gas service.

(2) To provide for affordable natural gas service by making available payment assistance to low-income customers.

(3) To help low-income customers conserve energy and reduce residential utility bills.

(4) To ensure universal service and energy conservation programs are operated in a cost-effective and efficient manner.