PSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Winter Heating Season; Energy Prices Forecast Lower This Winter |
ATLANTA, October 14, 2009 - Consumers should begin preparing now for the upcoming winter heating
season, says the Georgia Public Service Commission. Take steps to...
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Consumers Affected by Floods Should Take Action to Protect Rights |
ATLANTA, September 28, 2009 - Consumers who have been affected by the recent floods should take
steps now to ensure that they experience minimal problems when their utility services are restored.
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"Clean Energy Grants" Available to Commercial Business Owners |
ATLANTA, June 3, 2009 - Eligible Georgia commercial business owners may now apply for "Clean
Energy Grants" for installing certain "clean energy property" as a result of the passage of legislation
(House Bill 473) during the 2009 Georgia General Assembly. Clean energy property, as defined in the
legislation, includes...
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PSC Advises Consumers to Beware of Contracting with an Illegal Household Goods Mover |
ATLANTA, June 2, 2009 - The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) is once again warning
consumers to be aware of illegal household goods movers who operate without proper Commission
authority. State law and Commission rules require all intrastate household goods movers to register and to
have proof of insurance on file with...
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Former Catalyst Customers Eligible to Apply for Claims |
ATLANTA, March 20, 2009 - Former customers of the natural gas marketer Catalyst Natural Gas have
until May 20, 2009 to file a claim with the Catalyst Trustee if you are owed a claim for any unused
balance or credit. This relates to any...
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PSC Reminder: SCANA Energy Standard Variable MarketCustomers and Certain Rollover Customers Eligible for $25 Credit |
ATLANTA, October 14, 2008 - Certain SCANA Energy customers have only a short time left to apply for
up to a $25 credit if they have switched to any other SCANA variable or fixed plan. The deadline to apply
is October 31, 2008. This credit is the result of the...
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PSC Advises Consumers to Beware of Contracting with an Illegal Household Goods Mover |
ATLANTA, July 18, 2008 - The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) is warning consumers
to be aware of illegal household goods movers who schedule moves without proper Commission authority.
State law and Commission rules require...
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PSC Reminder to Georgia Natural Gas 'Variable Market' Customers: Deadline Approaches Soon to Apply for $25 Credit |
ATLANTA, July 14, 2008 - The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) reminds Georgia
Natural Gas (GNG) customers on the Variable Market Plan that the deadline is fast approaching to apply
for up to a $25 credit. The deadline is July 31, 2008.
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"Clean Energy" Georgia Income Tax Credits Now Available to Consumers and Business |
ATLANTA, July 1, 2008 - Georgia residential consumers and business owners are now eligible for a
Georgia income tax credit for installing certain "clean energy property" as a result of the passage of
legislation (House Bill 670) duing the 2008 Georgia General Assembly. Clean energy property, as defined
in the legislation, include ...
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Georgia Natural Gas 'Variable Market' Customers Eligible for $25 Credit |
ATLANTA, May 22, 2008 - As a result of the March 6, 2008 consent agreement between the Georgia
Public Service Commission (Commission) and Georgia Natural Gas (GNG), GNG customers on the
Variable Market Plan are eligible for up to a $25 credit if they...
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Do Not Call List Now Permanent, No Need to Renew Your Listing |
ATLANTA, February 23, 2008 - You no longer have to renew your Do Not Call listing on the Federal Do
Not Call Registry, thanks to federal legislation signed into law last week. President George W. Bush
signed legislation on February 15, 2008 which removes the...
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Commission Postpones Action on Natural Gas Marketer Investigations |
ATLANTA, February 21, 2008 - The Georgia Public Service Commission ("Commission") today
postponed taking any action against two certified natural gas marketers until its next regularly scheduled
Administrative Session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday March 4, 2008. Commission staff has...
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Natural Gas Prices - You could be paying too much! |
ATLANTA, December 20, 2007 - The Georgia Public Service Commission ("PSC") has modified its natural gas price
comparison chart to better assist you in finding the natural gas price plan that best fits your needs. If you
are on a variable rate plan, now is the time to see how your rate compares. You could be paying over...
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Georgia Do Not Call List - It's Free!!! |
November 21, 2007 - Atlanta - The Georgia Public Service Commission reminds
consumers that there is no charge to be on the Georgia Do Not Call List. But, the
Commission continues to receive checks from consumers wishing to have their telephone
number(s) added...
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Reasonably Priced High-Speed Internet - You May Qualify! |
ATLANTA, October 1, 2007 - The Georgia Public Service Commission ("PSC") wishes to remind consumers
that they may be eligible for a $10.00 per month DSL service.
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PSC Receives Notice of Disconnection of Successor to Buzz Telecom |
ATLANTA, April 27, 2007 - Qwest Communications Corporation (Qwest) has notified the Georgia
Public Service Commission (Commission) of its intent to suspend the account of Ultimate Medium
Communications Corporation effective midnight on April 30, 2007. Ultimate Medium Communications
Corporation has been providing long distance service to some Georgia customers under the name...
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Commission Advises Consumers That No Fuel Surcharge Is Allowed For Household Movers, Limousines and Certain Passenger Carriers |
Atlanta, January 5, 2007 - The Georgia Public Service Commission is warning consumers to be
aware that household goods movers, limousines, charter busses and passenger carriers who charge
on a per passenger basis are not allowed to add a fuel surcharge to consumers' bills for
moves or...
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FCC Approves Merger of AT&T INC. and BellSouth Corporation |
Washington, D.C., December 29, 2006 - The Federal Communications Commission today approved the
merger of AT&T Inc. (AT&T) and BellSouth Corp. (BellSouth).
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Commission Investigating Complaints against Buzz Telecom |
Atlanta, December 7, 2006 - The Georgia Public Service Commission is investigating complaints
of slamming and fraud against Buzz Telecom, a Merrillville, Indiana based long distance service
provider. Buzz Telecom received a permanent resale certificate to operate in Georgia in March
2004.
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Your Choice. Use It Wisely |
Atlanta, September 8, 2006 - Now is the time for natural gas users to start thinking about ways to
manage their winter gas bills, according to the Georgia Public Service Commission. Consumers
who are concerned about the price they pay for natural gas should consider signing up for a fixed
rate before the price of natural gas escalates, as it typically does, when it gets closer to the...
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Ways to Keep Bills Affordable ... and Stay Cool, Too!! |
Atlanta, June 23, 2006 - The Georgia Public Service Commission wants to make sure consumers take steps to keep their
bills affordable during hot weather. Customers who use more than 650 kilowatts each billing cycle may expect to see
an increase in their bills for billing cycles during the months of June, July, August and September, when Georgia
Power's summer rates are in effect. Georgia Power's summer rates recover the costs of bringing additional generating
plants on line to meet the increased demand...
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Advice for Limo Safety |
Atlanta, April 7, 2006 - Spring is in the air and with it comes planning for proms and
graduations. The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) has some helpful advice
for Georgia's young people and their parents who may be hiring limos for these events. Be
aware of illegal limousine companies that schedule trips without the proper authority. Under
current Georgia law...
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Mandatory 10-digit dialing in Area Code 706 |
Atlanta, March 28, 2006 - Mandatory ten-digit dialing begins on Monday April 3, 2006 in the 706 area
code. The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) reminds consumers that callers must dial
ten-digits within the 706 area code to complete all calls whether local or long distance. This change is
due to the implementation of "762" as the new overlay area code to provide area code relief in the 706
service area. Current phone numbers will not change area codes but all new telephone numbers will be
assigned the new area code once the...
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Be an "Energywiser" Consumer |
Atlanta, October 10, 2005 - The Georgia Public Service Commission urges
consumers to be "energywiser" in their consumption of electricity and natural gas.
Staff estimates that an average user may expect to see about a 10% increase in
the electric bill and about a 50% increase in the natural gas bill this winter.
Consumers may take several measures to keep...
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Utility Companies Helping Katrina's Evacuees |
Atlanta, October 10, 2005 - The Georgia Public Service Commission urges
consumers to be "energywiser" in their consumption of electricity and natural gas.
Staff estimates that an average user may expect to see about a 10% increase in
the electric bill and about a 50% increase in the natural gas bill this winter.
Consumers may take several measures to keep...
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Lifeline Assistance, Link-Up Georgia Programs |
The Georgia Public Service Commission recently approved expanding the criteria to
participate in the Lifeline Assistance and Link-Up Georgia programs by including
participants in the Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) program and the
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Also, the Commission
standardized the eligibility criteria for...
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