Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 1-877-423-4746
Website
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Local Administering Agency Contacts
LIHEAP Provider Map
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2024 Funding
$93,284,394
*including additional $3,989,393 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines
LIHEAP FY 2024 Benefit
Heating: $400 minimum, $810 maximum
Cooling: $400 minimum, $500 maximum
Winter Crisis: $800
Summer Crisis: $500
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2023
Heating: 111,620
Cooling: 129,663
Year-round Crisis: 15,481
Weatherization: 647
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: December 1 - July 31
Cooling: April 1 - July 31
Crisis: December 1 - July 31
Weatherization: Year-round
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. For questions, call Metro Atlanta at 770-994-1946 or outside Metro Atlanta at 1-800-427-5463.
http://www.atlantagaslight.com/en/residential/energy-assistance
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
http://www.cemc.com/content/senior-citizen-discount
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
http://www.utility.org/?s=senior+citizen
Flint Energies
LIHEAP Discount
Members that receive LIHEAP assistance may receive a $10 discount on the monthly Service Charge.
800-342-3616 or 478-988-3500
www.flintenergies.com/residential-rates/
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.gassouth.com/rates-plans
Georgia Natural Gas
Customers who are 65 years of age or older with an annual combined gross income per household of $14,355 or less are eligible for a $14.00 monthly discount on their base charge.
770-850-6200 or 1-877-850-6200
https://gng.com/trueblue-advantage/gng-community
Georgia Power
Income Qualified Senior Citizen Discount
Georgia Power customers 65 years of age or older with a combined household income of 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or less, may qualify for an Income-Qualified Senior Citizen Discount.
Apply Online
1-888-660-5890
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.
http://www.ssemc.com/BillingOptions.aspx
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Georgia Power
Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP)
Georgia Power customers may be eligible for free energy efficiency improvements to help reduce home energy costs such as improved attic insulation and smart thermostats. Applicants whose household income falls below 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines may apply online or call 1-877-310-5607 for assistance.
HopeWorks
Income-qualified seniors can enjoy energy savings assistance through education and free home energy efficiency improvements. Georgia Power customers over the age of 60 and who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines may be able to qualify for participation.
For more information, call 404-872-0167 or email info@hopeworks4us.org.
www.hopeworks4us.org/sign-up-for-our-services.
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), Inc
HEAT is the oldest statewide fuel fund program in Georgia, which assists qualifying residents regardless of their energy source – natural gas, electricity, propane, oil, wood, coal, etc. HEAT began in 1983 when Atlanta Gas Light joined forces with Frances F. Pauley, an advocate for the poor, to form a team providing low-income citizens with much-needed help for energy costs. With the deregulation of Georgia’s natural gas industry, HEAT became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in May 2000. Funds are raised through partnerships with concerned citizens, energy companies, state government, corporations and other organizations. The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services distributes the money through community action agencies where residents apply at the local agency serving their county. More than $23 million has been donated and disbursed to more than 97,000 households during the past 33 years. Download the directory of community action agencies (pdf file) to find the name and number of the agency that serves your county.
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.
Find your local Salvation Army
Liberty Utilities
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 https://georgia.libertyutilities.com/gainesville/residential/my-account/my-bill/programs/natural-gas/discount-rate.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
http://www.utility.org/?s=operation+roundup
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/content/operation-round-and-operation-round-plus
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
http://www.ssemc.com/BillingOptions.aspx
