Energizing the Less Fortunate
For 34 years, the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT) has helped low-income families and individuals pay their heating bills. As the oldest statewide fuel fund in Georgia, HEAT provides energy assistance as a joint effort between concerned citizens, businesses and state and local government.
HEAT Success Stories
Hear Arthur Greene’s Story
Could you imagine selling your car to help cover your living expenses? That was the choice Arthur Green faced trying to keep his home warm while living on a fixed income.
In the News
Georgia nonprofits receive funding from Atlanta Gas Light as home heating needs rise
Atlanta Gas Light announced over $500,000 in financial support to local nonprofits that assist families with paying their natural gas marketer bills. Atlanta, GA – Dec. 17, 2025 – With energy usage rising across the state due to falling temperatures, Atlanta Gas Light...
Gas South Sparks Hope with $100,000 Gift to HEAT to Keep Families Warm
Supporting Utility Needs for Georgia’s Most Vulnerable Homes ATLANTA, Ga. (January 9, 2025) – Gas South, a leading natural gas provider, donated $100,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT). This contribution will assist low-income families and individuals...
SCANA Energy donates $100,000 to Heating Energy Assistance Team to help keep Georgia families warm this winter
ATLANTA (January 12, 2026) — SCANA Energy donated $100,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT), continuing a 25-year partnership that helps thousands of low-income families across Georgia maintain safe, reliable heat during the winter months. “HEAT...
Georgia Natural Gas Donates $250,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team
Georgia Natural Gas recently presented a $250,000 grant to the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT) to support Atlanta and communities throughout Georgia during the 2025/2026 winter heating season. Read More
Heating Energy Assistance Team Welcomes Nichelle Mitchem as New Executive Director
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 20, 2025) The board of directors of Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT) is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Nichelle Mitchem as executive director. As Georgia’s oldest statewide fuel fund, HEAT has ensured low-income Georgia families...
Georgia Public Service Commission Joint Grant Awards
The Georgia Public Service Commission provided special Universal Service Fund grants to the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc., Project SHARE, and HopeWorks to assist low-income natural gas consumers served by gas providers (marketers) on the Atlanta Gas Light...
HEAT Partners with AARP to Help Local Seniors
Nonprofits often operate on a tight budget for administrative costs so that more funds can be used to support programs and services that help their target community. For many organizations, that means working twice as hard with a small, fulltime staff. To fulfill...
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