• H.E.A.T., Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides energy assistance statewide to Georgians in need, regardless of the energy used - natural gas, propane, electricity, oil, wood, coal, or other type of energy source.

• Originally established by Atlanta Gas Light Company in 1983, H.E.A.T. is the oldest statewide fuel fund program in Georgia. The program has helped address the energy needs of low-income Georgians by joining forces with concerned citizens, businesses, and state government. With deregulation of the natural gas industry in Georgia, H.E.A.T. became a separate 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt entity in May 2000.

• During the past 26 years, more than $18 million in energy assistance has been donated and disbursed to nearly 85,000 families in need.

• H.E.A.T. funds are distributed by the Georgia Department of Human Services through local community action agencies. Qualified families apply for assistance at the agency that serves their county. Family households must meet established guidelines that include income eligibility. During 2008/2009 winter, H.E.A.T. provided more than $1.02 million in energy assistance funding which served nearly 2,900 households.

• Private citizens, organizations, and businesses can donate to H.E.A.T. in the following ways:

  • Online at H.E.A.T.'s secured Web site - www.heatga.org

  • Monthly through utility bills (if you are a customer of SCANA Energy or either of the following cities: Royston, Hartwell, Toccoa, Cochran, Claxton or Perry)

  • Mail contribution to -

    H.E.A.T.
    Wachovia Bank, N.A.
    P.O. Box 930112
    Atlanta, GA 31193

• For additional information about H.E.A.T., call 678-406-0212.

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