NEVADA UTILITY RATE ASSISTANCE

• Two utilities use company funds to credit accounts that are in shut-off situations, two utilities provide arrearage forgiveness and waivers of deposit and reconnect fees, one utility contributes a 10% discount to low-income households with elderly or disabled members.

LEVERAGING

2001: $17,900
2000: $14,000
1999: $14,400
1998: $59,749
1997: $36,250