| 5.__Additional funds.__In order to protect the fund in the |
initial years, between March 1, 2000 and March 1, 2002 all |
utilities shall continue to collect in transmission and |
distribution rates the amount necessary to support a program as |
current levels using existing eligibility requirements.__Between |
March 1, 2000 and March 1, 2002 consumer-owned utilities shall |
introduce on a phased-in basis the collection of funds in |
transmission and distribution rates necessary to support the |
program based on the projected level of customer contribution as |
of March 1, 2002.__On March 1, 2002, the utilities shall begin |
assessing their customers based on any anticipated program and |
administration costs above the amount covered by income from the |
trust. |