Georgia power disconnect suspension. States and utilities moved quickly to suspend utility shut offs due to nonpayment as low income households struggle with the loss of income due to illness and job loss as a result of covid 19 pandemic. We commend the commissioners for their vote to extend the disconnect suspension and allow for special customer payment provisions. Georgia powers suspension of disconnects to continue during covid 19 pandemic georgia power offers tips and resources for customers to manage stay at home energy use during covid 19 pandemic georgia power focuses on reliability and readiness as spring storm season arrives during covid 19 pandemic.
Walb many south georgians are unemployed and concerned about how they will be able to pay their power bill and keep their air. Fuel rate decrease pending. As the covid 19 coronavirus pandemic continues to have unprecedented impacts on the state georgia powers suspension of disconnections is being extended following a vote by the georgia public.
Georgia powers suspension of disconnects to continue during covid 19 pandemic special payment plans among measures approved by psc to assist with pandemic recovery. State mandated suspensions on utility shut offs due to nonpayment as a result of covid 19 are now in place in 24 states and the. Georgia power to extend disconnection suspension albany ga.
Alabama powers southern co. The advocacy organization gasp greater birmingham alliance to stop pollution had been calling upon alabama power to suspend disconnections until at earliest may 1 and to waive late payment charges. That will allow the company to continue helping customers through.
Sister company georgia power had announced a clearer suspension on march 13 extending 30 days.