Energy Assistance Programs
We believe everyone has the right to clean, safe and reliable natural gas. If you're worried about paying your bill or missing a payment due to financial hardship, explore the available energy assistance funds through the below programs and agencies. For additional help understanding your options, finding the right grant or understanding your bill, please call 877.427.4321. We're here to help and support you.
Statewide Assistance
United Way
Dial 211 to speak with a representative from the Georgia United Way Referral Center to learn about organizations in your area that can provide assistance.
LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible customers pay their bill through grants that don't need to be repaid. You must reapply every year - even if you qualified the previous year. Call 404.657.3427 or 404.657.3426.
Credit Counseling
If you or someone you know is having trouble paying bills, reach out to ClearPoint, a national nonprofit credit counseling agency at 800.251.2227 (866.559.8198 for Spanish) or visit clearpoint.org. (Usted puede visitar la versión del español Idioma del sitio haciendo clic aquí.)
Senior Citizens Discount Program
Customers 65 years of age or older who have total annual combined household income of 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ($29,160) or less, may qualify for a monthly discount of up to $14 off their base charge. Natural gas service must be in the customer's name to be eligible. For additional information, please view this fact sheet (English & Spanish). If you qualify, please complete the mail-in application (English & Español).
Regulated Provider: SCANA Energy
The SCANA Energy Regulated Division provides service to low-income households that have been unable to obtain or maintain service from another marketer. Qualifying consumers can purchase their natural gas at a rate regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Other Local Assistance
H.E.A.T.
Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.)
678.406.0212 (option 1)
info@heatga.org | heatga.org
HopeWorks (for seniors 65 or older)
Seniors 65 and older may qualify for a gas furnace or water heater repair from HopeWorks.
-You must own and be living in the home.
-You must meet program financial guidelines.
-You must purchase natural gas from a Georgia Public Service Commission-approved natural gas marketer.
404.872.0167 (option 1)
hopeworks4us.org
Project Share of the Salvation Army
800.257.4273
salvationarmyatlanta.org/project-share
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia
678.892.6160
svdpgeorgia.org
Donate to Energy Assistance
Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.) - 678.406.0212.
Project SHARE Administered by The Salvation Army - 800.257.4273
