Overview
- The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the relief at its Energy Committee hearing on Oct. 22 to help with winter heating costs.
- Half the money will support customers 65 and older with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty guideline who are enrolled in Atlanta Gas Light’s Senior Citizens Discount Program.
- Eligible seniors will receive an approximately $194 credit on November gas bills that will carry to subsequent months until the allocation is exhausted, with Atlanta Gas Light applying the credits.
- HopeWorks will receive $2 million to repair or replace gas furnaces and water heaters for qualifying households.
- The Salvation Army Utility Assistance Program will receive $500,000 for direct bill aid, and the package is funded by Georgia’s Universal Service Fund.