GA Gas Company Must Contribute to LIHEAP

The Georgia Public Service Commission in early July approved an agreement that requires Southern Company Gas to contribute $100,000 to the Georgia LIHEAP in order to resolve allegations that the company violated state and commission laws.

Southern Company Gas, the No. 3 gas marketer in the state, was accused of sending notices to customers threatening to disconnect their service with less than the required 15-day notice. The company also allegedly required customers to pay their entire bill rather than simply the amount past due.

Under the agreement, Southern Company Gas is required to credit $45,000 to customers' accounts and contribute $100,000 to LIHEAP.

Source: Georgia Public Service Commission

Page Last Updated: December 7, 2005