Savannah Electric clarifies senior citizen low-income discount

Recently, media outlets have communicated information on a utility bill discount for low-income senior citizens.

This discount does apply to Savannah Electric customers meeting the qualifications, however, Savannah Electric’s base facilities charge -- the fee that is waived -- is $5.20, not $7.50 as has been reported.

Customers desiring more information on this discount should contact the company at 1-800-437-3890. They may also review the relevant pages at savannahelectric.com by going to the "Your Home - Products and Solutions" section and then selecting "Electricity Pricing."