ATTENTION: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
2024-2025 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Cooling
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for cooling is available to all income eligible households in DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, and Walton Counties. This program offers a payment once per program year to be applied to your home electric bill.
When can I apply?
Appointments are expected to open around April 2026. Please check later for more details on this program.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be residents of DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, and Walton counties who meet income eligibility guidelines listed below. Please note that households are only permitted to receive LIHEAP Cooling assistance once per program year. If you have received LIHEAP assistance between December and the present day, you will not be eligible for this benefit. Households with a credit of $1,000 or more on their utility accounts are not eligible for assistance.
| Household Size | Max Income |
| 1 | $33,038 |
| 2 | $43,203 |
| 3 | $53,369 |
| 4 | $63,535 |
| 5 | $73,700 |
| 6 | $83,866 |
| 7 | $85,772 |
| 8 | $87,678 |
| 9 | $89,584 |
| 10 | $91,490 |
How long does this process take?
Please allow 6-10 weeks for physical payment to be received. We ask that you continue paying your bill as much as possible during this time to prevent disconnection. If you are facing imminent disconnection, additional measures may be taken for eligible accounts to prevent loss of service.
How can I check the status of an application that I already submitted?
Please click the “Submit Inquiry” link below to reach our research department. Someone will contact you regarding the status of your application.
If you would like to complete a low-income Scana Referral, please contact us to speak to a representative.
If you require assistance with mortgage, rent, utilities, or other emergency services,
please contact our Family Support Department for more information at 404-929-2502 option 1.
PCA – Covington Hwy
3597 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30032
404-537-4300