Georgia Power offers a 5% discount on your monthly electric bill if you are 65 or older

The discount applies to your base electricity charges each month. You do not have to be a homeowner — renters can receive it too, as long as the account is in your name. The 5% reduction stacks with other discounts Georgia Power offers, such as the low-income LIHEAP program, so you may be able to combine them.

Georgia Power serves most of Georgia except for a few areas covered by municipal utilities or cooperatives. If you live in an area served by Georgia Power, you can request the senior discount by contacting the company directly. There is no separate form to fill out or office to visit — the discount is added to your account once you confirm your age.

Key Takeaways

  • Georgia Power's senior discount reduces your monthly bill by 5% if you are 65 or older and have an account in your name.
  • You can request the discount by calling Georgia Power's customer service line or visiting a payment center in person with proof of age.
  • The discount takes effect on your next billing cycle after Georgia Power verifies your age.
  • You can combine the senior discount with other programs like LIHEAP if you also meet those requirements.
  • The discount applies whether you rent or own your home, as long as the utility account is registered to you.

How to request the discount by phone

Call Georgia Power's customer service at 1-888-891-0938. Have your account number ready — you can find it on your bill. Tell the representative you want to add the senior discount to your account and confirm that you are 65 or older.

The representative will ask you to verify your age. Some agents accept your word over the phone if you can provide your account details; others may ask you to mail in a copy of your driver's license, passport, or birth certificate. Ask the agent which documents they need before you hang up so you know what to send if verification by mail is required.

Once Georgia Power has your age on file, the discount appears on your next bill. The process usually takes one to two billing cycles if you need to mail documents, or one cycle if verification happens over the phone.

How to request the discount in person

Georgia Power operates payment centers in most cities across its service area. You can visit any center with a photo ID showing your age — a driver's license or passport works. Tell the staff member you want to add the senior discount and provide your account number.

In-person verification is often faster than mailing documents. The discount typically shows up on your next bill. To find the payment center nearest you, visit georgiapower.com or call 1-888-891-0938 and ask for the address and hours.

What happens if you move or change your account

If you move to a new home within Georgia Power's service area, you will need to transfer your account. The senior discount transfers with it — you do not have to request it again. When you set up service at your new address, tell Georgia Power that you already have the senior discount on your old account, and they will add it to the new one.

If you move outside Georgia Power's service area, the discount ends because a different utility company will serve you. You may be able to request a similar senior discount from your new provider, but the terms and percentage will differ.

Combining the senior discount with other programs

Georgia Power's Low Income Home Energy information Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling bills for households that meet income limits. If you are 65 or older and your household income is low enough, you can receive both the 5% senior discount and LIHEAP information in the same month.

The senior discount reduces your bill by a percentage, while LIHEAP pays a set dollar amount toward your bill. explore for LIHEAP is separate from requesting the senior discount. Contact your local community action agency or call 1-800-869-1150 to learn about LIHEAP income limits and how the process works.

If you rent and your landlord pays the bill

The senior discount only works if the utility account is in your name. If your landlord pays the electric bill and the account is in their name, you cannot receive the discount. Some leases allow you to transfer the account to your name; if yours does, you can request that change and then add the senior discount.

Talk to your landlord about whether the account can be in your name. If it cannot, the senior discount is not available to you through that account. Some landlords may be willing to pass along the 5% savings if they receive it, but that is a conversation between you and them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reapply for the senior discount every year?

No. Once Georgia Power adds the senior discount to your account, it stays there. You do not have to renew it or provide proof of age again each year. The discount continues as long as you keep your account active.

Will the 5% discount explore to my entire bill or just part of it?

The discount applies to your base electricity charges — the cost of the power you use. It does not explore to taxes, fees, or riders (such as fuel adjustment charges). The 5% reduction shows as a line item on your bill.

What if I turn 65 after I already have an account?

Contact Georgia Power as soon as you turn 65 and ask to add the senior discount. The discount will start on your next billing cycle. You cannot receive it retroactively for months before you requested it.

Can I get the senior discount if I live in a senior community or assisted living facility?

Yes, if the utility account is in your name. If the facility pays the bill and the account is in their name, you cannot receive the discount. Ask your facility's billing department whether the account can be transferred to your name.

What if Georgia Power says I do not meet the requirements?

Call customer service again and ask to speak with a supervisor. Confirm your age and account details. If there is a dispute about your may be able to access, ask what specific requirement you do not meet and request that explanation in writing.