                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM; SCOPE AND FUNDING (§ 56-592.1)

A. The Commission shall establish and implement the consumer education program
developed pursuant to subsection A of &#xA7; 56-592. In establishing such a
program, the Commission shall take into account the findings and recommendations
of the subgroup on Information/Consumer Education that was established in
conjunction with the Commission&#8217;s proceeding in Case PUE-2007-00049, that
implemented the third enactment of Chapters 888 and 933 of the Acts of Assembly
of 2007.

B. The program shall be designed to (i) enable consumers to make rational and
informed choices about the matters described in subsection A of &#xA7; 56-592,
including but not limited to demand side management, energy conservation, and
energy efficiency, (ii) help consumers reduce transaction costs in making
decisions regarding such matters, and (iii) foster compliance with the consumer
protection provisions of this chapter.

C. The Commission shall regularly consult with representatives of consumer
organizations, community-based groups, state agencies, incumbent utilities, and
other interested parties throughout the program&#8217;s implementation and
operation.

D. Pursuant to the provisions of &#xA7; 30-205, the Commission shall provide
periodic updates to the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation concerning the
program&#8217;s implementation and operation.

E. The Commission shall fund the establishment and operation of such consumer
education program through the special regulatory revenue tax currently
authorized by &#xA7; 58.1-2660 and the special regulatory tax authorized by
Chapter 29 (&#xA7; 58.1-2900 et seq.) of Title 58.1.

HISTORY: 2000, c. 991; 2003, c. 885; 2008, c. 883.