{"id":712010,"date":"2022-11-15T11:53:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/bill-payment-assistance-available-to-dominion-energy-virginia-customers-as-winter-approaches\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T11:53:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:53:59","slug":"bill-payment-assistance-available-to-dominion-energy-virginia-customers-as-winter-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/bill-payment-assistance-available-to-dominion-energy-virginia-customers-as-winter-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Payment Assistance Available to Dominion Energy Virginia Customers as Winter Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>, Nov. 15, 2022<\/span><\/span>\/PRNewswire\/ — With colder temperatures on the way, Dominion Energy Virginia is offering several assistance programs to help customers with their winter heating bills. The winter months typically bring higher energy bills as customers use more electricity to heat their homes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\n “With higher fuel costs this winter, more of our customers will need assistance with their power bills,” said Ed Baine<\/span>, President of Dominion Energy Virginia. “We’re here to help. We have several programs that help our customers with bill payment assistance, free energy efficiency upgrades and extended payment plans. If you or your family need help with your power bill this winter, please contact us so we can assist.”<\/span>\n <\/p>\n

\n A full list of all Dominion Energy customer assistance options is available here: <\/span>
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\n or by calling: 877-776-2427.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n

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\n EnergyShare Bill Payment Assistance<\/span>
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\n Dominion Energy Virginia’s EnergyShare program offers up to $600<\/span> in bill payment assistance from October 1 through May 31<\/span>. The program is not income-based, so anyone needing help to pay their heating bills may qualify for assistance. Individuals 60 and older, military veterans and individuals with a disability may be eligible for additional assistance. <\/span>\n <\/p>\n

\n The Virginia Department of Social Services and its partner organizations offer several other bill payment assistance options through the free <\/span>
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\n Virginia<\/span> 211<\/span>
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\n EnergyShare Weatherization Programs <\/span>
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\n Dominion Energy Virginia customers who receive EnergyShare bill payment assistance may be eligible to receive a free home energy assessment and the installation of free energy efficiency upgrades that help save on their energy costs. This fall, Dominion Energy Virginia celebrated the 40th anniversary of the program by providing free energy efficiency upgrades to more than 40 homes in 40 days:<\/span>\n <\/p>\n