Public Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Telephone
Know Your Rights
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Compare Utility Rates
This web site contains information to help you choose the best utility companies in your area. The web site also provides a complaint form if you are having trouble with a company that provides utilities. Content Detail
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- Georgia Public Service Commission
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Consumer Corner for Georgia Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Telephone)
This web site contains information about your basic utilities services, including (1) disconnection of gas, electricity and telephone services, (2) how to select utility services providers, (3) how to avoid scams, and (4) consumer savings programs. Content Detail
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- Georgia Public Service Commission
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Georgia Relay - Phone Services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech-Impaired Georgians
The website is for Georgia Relay, a public service that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep Georgians in touch by phone easily and often with their business associates, friends and families. To make a Georgia Relay call, just dial 7-1-1. Content Detail
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- Georgia Relay 7-1-1
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Water and Electric Service in Rental Property
This document answers common questions about utilities charges and services in connection with rented property. Read More
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- Georgia Legal Services Program®
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Dealing with Utility Companies Regarding Disputed Bills and Utility Deposits PDF
This web page will give you some suggestions about how to handle your disputes with your public utility companies about bills and utility deposits. Content Detail
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- National Consumer Law Center
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H.E.A.T. - Heating Energy Assistance Team - Helping Low Income Georgians Meet Their Energy Needs
This website discusses the application requirements for receiving H.E.A.T funds and provides helpful conservation tips that explain what you can do today to help lower your energy bills year-round. Content Detail
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- H.E.A.T. - Heating Energy Assistance Team
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How To Help Older Americans Avoid Loss Of Utility Services
This website provides key sources for assistance, strategies for becoming current on utility bills, and fighting a termination of services. Content Detail
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- National Consumer Law Center
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to help eligible low income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs. Content Detail
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- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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- Spanish / Español
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What to do When Utility Service is Disconnected
Loss of utility service is a particularly serious problem for older Americans, who can face serious illness or death from extreme weather conditions. The most frequent reason utility service is disconnected is for nonpayment of the bill. However, because utility service is such a practical necessity of modern life, there are often limits and procedural requirements placed on the ability of a utility to disconnect a customer. This web page examines some measures that advocates for the elderly can take when an client is facing disconnection of utility service. Content Detail
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- National Consumer Law Center
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Telephone Services
This web site contains information about telephone services and fraudulent scams for you to avoid. Content Detail
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- Federal Trade Commission
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- Spanish / Español
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Utilities Issues
I am renting a house. When I tried to have my water service turned on, I was told by the water company that I would first have to pay the $100 bill the prior tenant left. Do I have to pay that bill? Read More
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- Georgia Legal Services Program®
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Utilities Issues
I rent an apartment in a complex with more than 20 units. My unit does not have a water meter. My landlord bills me for water. I think I am paying more than my fair share of the water bill. What can I do? Read More
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- Georgia Legal Services Program®
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Utilities Issues
What is master metering and how does it work? Read More
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- Georgia Legal Services Program®
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Utilities Issues
Utilities are included in my rent. Is that legal? Read More
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- Georgia Legal Services Program®
