In challenging economic times, there are some who may need assistance in paying their gas bills. Nonprofit organizations and state and local agencies offer a variety of programs to assist qualified individuals with their natural gas bills.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Federal grant funding may be available to help low-income families pay their heating bills. Aid is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

Qualified applicants should contact:
• Their local Community Action Agency, or
• Georgia Dept. of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Family and Children Services:
                • 404-657-3426 or 404-657-3427 in metro Atlanta
                • 1-800-869-1150 outside metro Atlanta.

Other Sources of Aid:
• United Way 211
            • Dial 2-1-1
• Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.)
            • 678-406-0212
• Project SHARE – a Salvation Army program
            • 404-873-3101 in metro Atlanta
            • 1-800-257-4273 outside metro Atlanta
            • www.salvationarmy-georgia.org

Senior Citizens Discount Program
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 a $14.00 monthly discount on their Atlanta Gas Light Company base charge. Natural gas service must also be in the customer's name to be eligible. If you qualify, contact your gas marketer to apply.

Regulated Provider: SCANA Energy
Natural gas marketer SCANA Energy Regulated Division provides natural gas service to low-income households and consumers whose credit histories prevent them from obtaining natural gas service from another natural gas marketer. Low-income consumers can purchase natural gas at a special low rate regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission. To learn more or to see if you qualify, call 1-866-245-7742.