Atmos putting additional $2 million toward energy assistance

Atmos Energy is putting an additional $2 million toward energy assistance programs in their service areas.

The additional funding comes on the heels of a $1.5 million already put into the program in September. The funds are to help those who need help with past-due bills, repair or replacement of natural gas piping or appliances, and weatherization upgrades.  

Public Affairs Manager Kay Coomes said, “An essential pillar of Atmos Energy’s Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative is to support the elderly, individuals with disabilities, veterans, families experiencing financial hardship, and other eligible individuals who need urgent access to essential resources before winter arrives.”

Customers seeking help are asked to call 211 or click atmosenergy.com/assistance to find the agencies helping nearby. In the Purchase, West Kentucky Allied Services is the organization. They, along with Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Audubon Area Community Services, Bluegrass Community Action Agency, Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Help Office of Owensboro, and the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, are helping customers in Kentucky.

In addition, Atmos Energy customers can help support their neighbors by donating to Sharing the Warmth.  Every penny of those contributions goes to help those in need.