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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 07.03.22.01" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="22" heading="Purpose and Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) is to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide cash assistance and weatherization services to eligible low-income Maryland residents under the Universal Service Program provisions of The Electric Competition and Customer Choice Act to the extent that funds are available; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Help residents reduce and manage their electric costs and maintain their electric service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The assistance components under the EUSP administered by the Office of Home Energy include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Bill assistance; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Arrearage retirement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>