Customers will have the option to select their billing preference. In general, yes. Billing format is still being worked out per the Roundtable. For all other customers, competitive metering shall be available on April1, 2002. In general, existing DSM surcharges will be continued until fully amortized, and any existing programs will be phased out.
Any new programs are to be developed under the Public Benefits Charge.
There are no provisions in any settlement for abrogating any environmental responsibility. All Alternate Suppliers are subject to state licensing and thus are subject to certain control as appropriate.