Georgia

FY 2009 Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable

Federal

LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-800-869-1150
Website

LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
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LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$75,141,381 - regular block grant
$5,268,583 - emergency contingency funds

LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
150% Federal Poverty Level

LIHEAP FY 2009 Benefit
Heating: $310 minimum, $350 maximum
Cooling: $350 maximum

LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2006)
Heating: 102,100
Cooling: 40,000

LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: December 1- until funds are exhausted (November 3 for homebound and seniors)
Crisis: November 1 - 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

Search By Utility Atlanta Gas Light Atmos Energy Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation Carroll Electric Membership Corporation Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation Georgia Natural Gas Georgia Power Habersham Electric Membership Corporation SCANA Energy Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation Walton Electric Membership Corporation

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

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)

SCANA Energy
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 AGL base charge. 
1-877-467-2262
www.scanaenergy.com/en/residential-service/pricing-and-rate-plans/senior-plans.htm

Carroll Electric Membership Corporation
Senior Citizens Discount
Members over the age of 62 may receive a discount of $2.50 per month. To sign up, print an application, get it notarized and mail it or bring it by one of the offices. The application can also be notarized at your local office.
770-832-3552
www.cemc.com/senior.aspx

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/faq/eaa.html

Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round Up
Members donate funds to provide assistance for worthy individuals and organizations in the community. Applications are available at the Reidsville office or can be downloaded from the forms menu at www.canoocheeemc.com/Doc/OR Indiv.pdf
www.canoocheeemc.com/round up.html

Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation
Operation Round-Up®
Members contribute to a fund which is awarded to various individuals and organizations in need. Print an application.
770-502-0226
www.utility.org/ForYourCommunity_OR_Purpose.aspx

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/oproundup.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.
770-385-2899 or 770-385-2737
www.ssemc.com/about/roundup.html

Walton EMC
Operation Roundup
Customer donations provide assistance for families and groups. The special fund is administered by volunteer co-op members through the Walton EMC Trust.
Monroe Office: 770-267-2505
Snellville Office: 770-972-2917
Watkinsville Office: 706-769-5622
www.waltonemc.com/operationroundup.htm?DocID=787

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