LIHEAP FY 2011 Benefit
Heating: $310 minimum, $350 maximum
Cooling: $350 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2011)
Heating and cooling: 212,000
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating and crisis: December 1- until funds are exhausted (November 1 for homebound and seniors)
Cooling: August 3 - until funds are exhausted
State
The regulated natural gas provider program, provided by SCANA Energy and partially funded by the state’s universal service fund, provides natural gas service to low income households and to consumers who are unable to obtain or maintain natural gas service from another marketer.
Households meeting the low-income requirements established by the Georgia Department of Human Resources qualify for a reduced security deposit, special rates and a lower customer service fee. To sign up, customers need to contact the community action agency serving their county.
Those not meeting low-income requirements may still qualify for service with the Regulated Provider. Call 1-866-245-7742 for complete details. www.scanaenergyregulated.com/en/rates/
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Since 1989, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) has mandated that major gas and electric utilities waive their monthly service charge for customers over age 65, who own their homes, and earn less than $12,000 per year.
Atlanta Gas Light
Senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and have a total annual
combined household income of $14,355 or less are eligible for up to a $14 monthly discount on their Atlanta Gas Light Company base charge. Natural gas service must also be in the customer's name to be eligible. To apply complete the mail-in application.
404-657-3426 or 404-657-3427 in Metro Atlanta
1-800-869-1150 outside Metro Atlanta www.aglc.com/Home/EnergyAssistance.aspx
Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation
Senior Citizen Discount
Qualifying members certified by the Cooperative will be eligible for a $6.50 waiver off the monthly service charge. To qualify, you must be 65 years of age or older with a total household income of $15,000 or less per year. The electric service account must be at your principal place of residence, individually metered, and in your name. Proof of income will be required.
770-502-0226 www.utility.org/myHome/seniorCitizen.aspx
Gas South
Gas South offers its customers, aged 65 and older, various senior
rates which provide a discount on natural gas consumption charges.
Senior customers may also be eligible for discounted customer services
charges and up to a $14.00 monthly discount on Atlanta Gas Light base
charges.
1-877-332-5442 www.gas-south.com/residential/rate-plans.aspx
Georgia Natural Gas
Customers who are 65 years of age or older with an annual combined gross income per household of $12,000 or less are eligible for a $14.00 monthly discount on their base charge.
770-850-6200 or 1-877-850-6200 www.georgianaturalgas.com/residential/seniors.html
Georgia Power
The monthly base charge ($10.50 for gas and $14.00 for electric) is waived for customers who are at least 65 years old and the total household income is not more than $12,000 annually.
1-888-660-5890 (option 8)
Snapping Shoals EMC Senior Citizen-Low Income Assistance
A senior-citizen/low-income discount is available to qualifying members of Snapping Shoals EMC. To qualify you must be at least 65 years of age and your total household income may not be more than $20,000 a year. The discount, which is $7.50 per month, may be applied only to an account serving the principal residence of the qualifying member. The account must be on the regular residential rate, be separately metered and be in the applicant’s name. Call 770-786-3484 for details. www.ssemc.com/electric/payment.asp
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Atlanta Gas Light
Home and Heartwarming Program
Provides weatherization services and natural gas equipment repair or replacement for qualified senior and low-income households on the Atlanta Gas Light system.
If you need help and to find out if you qualify, call United Way's referral service by dialing 2-1-1. www.aglc.com/Home/EnergyAssistance/HomeandHeartwarming.aspx
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
The Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT)
The HEAT program is administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources statewide through Community Action Agencies. Private citizens and the natural gas industry provide funding.
678-406-0212 www.heatga.org/
Project SHARE
A statewide program funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. The program is administered by The Salvation Army.
404-873-3101 (metro Atlanta) or 1-800-257-4273 Find your local Salvation Army
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. To contact the energy assistance agency in your area visit www.atmosenergy.com/eaa/find_help.html
Habersham Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Roundup
Financial assistance for worthy individuals and activities. Funded by customer contributions and administered by a voluntary board.An application is available online.
706-754-2114 or 800-640-6812 www.habershamemc.com/mainNav/community/operationRoundUp.aspx
Snapping Shoals EMC
Operation Roundup
Provides assistance for families and individuals who are facing serious short-term or long-term hardships. Decisions about the disbursement of funds are made by an 11-member voluntary board.
770-385-2737 www.ssemc.com/community/
