Georgia Power has expanded the Income-Qualified Senior Discount to benefit more customers with limited incomes and financial resources.
The expansion of this program was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) in December 2023 and went into effect on May 1, 2024. Thousands of customers will be able to qualify for the discount each year, according to a Georgia Power press release.
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The discount program is available to customers based on the following criteria: 65 years of age or older with a combined household income that is 200% or less of the federal poverty level for household size; receive Social Security Disability Insurance; receive supplemental security income; and participate in the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HUD Section 8). A variety of rate plans are available for customers.
Those participating in the program may receive a discount of $33.50 on each bill per month.
“Georgia Power believes that everyone should have access to clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy. We understand that energy costs are an important part of every family’s budget, and we want to be there when our customers need us the most,” said Latanza Adjei, senior vice president of customer experience for Georgia Power. “The expanded Income-Qualified Discount is just one example of how we work with the Georgia PSC to develop programs to meet the needs of our customers. We’re committed to connecting customers—including senior citizens, those with one-time or ongoing special needs, and those with limited incomes—with the right programs and resources that can aid them in lowering and paying their bills.”
Georgia Power also will offer other income-qualified programs like Energy Assistance for Savings & Efficiency (EASE). They also partner with community action agencies that serve across Georgia that offer services like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP), emergency assistance, and home weatherization among other services.
For more information, please visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/MyEnergy.
