ATLANTA — Georgia Power has expanded its discount program, formerly the Income-Qualified Senior Discount, to help more customers with limited incomes.
The expansion went into effect on May 1, and Georgia Power expects to help tens of thousands of additional customers each year through the program.
Qualified customers are eligible for a monthly discount of $33.50 on their energy bills.
To qualify, customers need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be 65 years or older with a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level ($30,120, adjusted for household size).
- Receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
- Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Participate in the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HUD Section 8).
"We understand that energy costs are a big part of every family’s budget, and we want to help our customers when they need it most," said Latanza Adjei, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience for Georgia Power. "The expanded Income-Qualified Discount is one way we work with the Georgia PSC to create programs that help our customers. We are dedicated to connecting customers—especially senior citizens, those with special needs, and those with limited incomes—with programs and resources to help them lower and pay their bills."
Georgia Power offers other programs to help customers, such as Energy Assistance for Savings & Efficiency (EASE), the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), emergency assistance, and home weatherization.
Full details about the program are available on Georgia Power’s website.