NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• In May 2002, the PUC ordered implementation of a 19-month, $3.1 million low-income energy efficiency program, called CORE, beginning June 1. It is funded by 1.8 mills per kWh from the system benefits charge.

  The services provided to qualified low-income customers include insulation, air sealing, new thermostats, electric hot water measures, refrigerator replacement, lighting upgrades, health and safety measures, and a home energy audit and rating (the rating is based on a computer model of the home's relative efficiency).

  The CORE programs will be administered through the utilities and are expected to reach 1,253 low-income households. Eligible households (150 percent of the federal poverty level) can receive up to $3,600 in energy efficiency measures and program services.

  For more information, see electric utility restructuring.

LEVERAGING

2002: $298,519