The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved natural gas marketer SCANA Energy as the state’s regulated provider for another two year term. The Georgia Legislature established the regulated provider program in 2002. The Commission administers the program which enables low income natural gas customers to obtain service at lower rates. The regulated provider also provides natural gas service to credit challenged customers who are unable to obtain service from other natural gas marketers. The regulated provider offers service only in those areas served by the Atlanta Gas Light Company distribution area.
                                      
SCANA has served as the state’s regulated provider since 2002 following the passage of House Bill 1568. SCANA’s new contract will begin September 1, 2018 and end on August 31, 2020. The Commission awarded SCANA the contract through a competitive bidding process in Docket 41533.
 
“The regulated provider enables thousands of low-income Georgians to enjoy natural gas service at reasonable prices or to obtain service they otherwise could not obtain,” said Commission Chairman Lauren “Bubba” McDonald.