Atlanta Gas Light Gas reminds customers of bill payment assistance resources

Company offers tips on how to make homes more energy efficient

ATLANTA – December 1, 2023 – Atlanta Gas Light is committed to providing world-class natural gas service to its customers and that commitment includes ensuring customers have access to bill payment assistance resources to help with their increased natural gas home heating costs as the temperatures drop.

Enrollment for the federal and state-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) opens on December 1 for seniors and disabled customers. General enrolment begins January 2, 2024. The program provides home energy bill payment assistance to income-eligible households. Eligibility
is based on several factors, including household size and income up to 60% of the state median income, which for a family of four equates to a gross monthly income of $4,496.66 or less.

To apply for LIHEAP, natural gas customers in Georgia can call 404-657-3427 or visit the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services website.

Atlanta Gas Light is proud to partner with community agencies listed below and offer programs to assist customers with bill payments and heating appliance repairs/replacements.

• Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) –Partners with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to distribute funds through community action agencies to households throughout the state experiencing a potential loss of natural gas service or in need of service restoration. For more information, visit heatga.org  or call 678-406-0212.
• St. Vincent de Paul Georgia: Offers income-eligible individuals and families financial assistance with their natural gas bill. For more information, call 678-892-6163 or visit svdpgeorgia.org/.
• Salvation Army Project SHARE – Provides emergency bill-payment assistance to individuals and families facing a temporary crisis that threatens their home. For more information, visit salvationarmyatlanta.org/project-share or call 1.800.257.4273.
• United Way 2-1-1 – Connects community members who call 2-1-1 with agencies in their area that can assist with energy bill payments and other basic needs.
• Atlanta Gas Light’s Senior Discount Program: Provides eligible seniors with a monthly discount of up to $14 off their natural gas base charge. For information, visit atlantagaslight.com/energyassistance.
• HopeWorks – HopeWorks helps eligible senior households in several Georgia communities with heating appliance repairs and replacements. For more information, visit hopeworks4us.org or call 404-872-0167 

For natural gas customers seeking more control over energy consumption and heating bills, Atlanta Gas Light offers these tips to save on energy costs during the winter heating season.

• Install a programmable thermostat - A programmable thermostat allows customers to set the temperature in their homes while they are away and increase the temperature when they return.
• Seal Windows and Leaks with Weather-Stripping - For homes with attic access, make sure the door is insulated and seals tight, much like a refrigerator. Use weather-stripping and screen door latches for a snug seal.
• Cover Vents - Covering vents helps keep cold air out of basement or crawl spaces during the colder months. Foundation vents help to keep floors warmer and heating bills lower.
• Install a Water Heater Jacket Cover - A water heater jacket can decrease the cost of heating water by up to 15% by preventing energy loss.

For other ways to save, visit: www.atlantagaslight.com/residential/ways-to-save.