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Repair Fix or restore heating or cooling equipment. Restoration Having the heating or cooling service connected after service has been disconnected due to non-payment. Senior Match Program This program provides a payment for elderly customers of natural gas. The PSC funds this payment and it is equal to the LIHEAP payment for the customer. Senior Match-Elderly Any household member aged 65 years or older applying for the Public Service Commission Senior Match Program and LIHEAP. Standard of Promptness The length of time in which eligibility must be determined and benefits paid (if eligible). There are different standards of promptness for the program components. TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, usually a cash benefit made to families for up to 48 months in the state of Georgia. Target Group Group of people who are vulnerable to an energy related crisis due to health and or age. This group may be given priority intake during the opening of an energy program. Weatherization The purpose of this program is to make necessary energy-related repairs free of charge to income-eligible households. Young Children Household member who is 5 years or younger for federal statistics.

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Repair Fix or restore heating or cooling equipment. Restoration Having the heating or cooling service connected after service has been disconnected due to non-payment. Senior Match Program This program provides a payment for elderly customers of natural gas. The PSC funds this payment and it is equal to the LIHEAP payment for the customer. Senior Match-Elderly Any household member aged 65 years or older applying for the Public Service Commission Senior Match Program and LIHEAP. Standard of Promptness The length of time in which eligibility must be determined and benefits paid (if eligible). There are different standards of promptness for the program components. TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, usually a cash benefit made to families for up to 48 months in the state of Georgia. Target Group Group of people who are vulnerable to an energy related crisis due to health and or age. This group may be given priority intake during the opening of an energy program. Weatherization The purpose of this program is to make necessary energy-related repairs free of charge to income-eligible households. Young Children Household member who is 5 years or younger for federal statistics.