RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- This winter, Dominion Energy Virginia is reminding
customers of simple energy-saving tips, as well as the programs
that help customers save on their energy use and provide bill
payment assistance for those in need.
"Heating your home during the winter months can require a lot
more energy," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy
Virginia. "Dominion Energy has tools and programs to help all
customers manage their energy bills, including budget billing and
energy efficiency programs. By using these programs, and following
simple energy-saving tips, customers can help lower their monthly
power bills and manage their energy use."
Follow these tips to conserve energy use this
winter:
- Manage your thermostat. Set the thermostat at 68°
or as low as is comfortable.
- Replace air filters regularly. Dirty air
filters can increase energy usage, damage the
heating system and compromise air quality.
- Check your water heater. Set the water
heater's temperature to 120° unless the manufacturer's
guidelines require a higher setting.
- Measure attic insulation. Ensure attic
insulation is at least 12 inches deep. Add more
insulation (R-38 or higher) if needed.
- Caulk, seal and weather-strip. Check for drafts
around all seams, cracks and openings. Caulk and seal around
windows and replace old weather stripping around doors.
Higher energy bills can be common in the winter. Learn more
about other causes of high bills and steps you can take to save
energy and lower your bill.
Energy-Saving Programs and Bill Payment Assistance
Dominion Energy offers a number of programs that help customers
save even more on their energy use, as well as bill payment
assistance for customers in need:
- Virtual Energy Audits
Find out how you could improve
your home's energy efficiency by completing a Virtual Energy Audit.
You'll also receive an energy savings kit at no cost. To learn more
visit domsavings.com/home-program/virtual-audit-quiz.
- Budget Billing
Our budget billing program helps
customers avoid seasonal fluctuations with their power bills.
Monthly budget bill amounts are based on the average of the
customer's previous 12 months of usage. Customers may sign into
their account online to see if they qualify.
- Energy Usage Alerts
Sign up for free Energy Alerts
and avoid a surprising bill. You'll receive an email, text or both
when your energy usage exceeds the threshold you set. This gives
you more time to conserve energy before the bill arrives. To learn
more visit
dominionenergy.com/virginia/billing/energy-usage-alerts.
- Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
PIPP is a
new year-round bill assistance program for income-challenged
customers. Customers below 150% of the federal poverty level are
eligible to have their monthly power bill capped at 6-10% of their
income, depending on their primary heat source. For more
information visit
dominionenergy.com/virginia/billing/energy-assistance#pipp.
- EnergyShare Bill Payment Assistance and Weatherization
Programs
Dominion Energy Virginia's EnergyShare program
offers up to $600 in bill payment assistance
from October 1 through May 31. The program is not
income-based, so anyone in need of assistance may qualify.
Customers who take advantage of this program may also be eligible
to receive a free home energy assessment and free energy efficiency
upgrades to save on their energy costs. To learn more
visit Virginia 211.
A full list of all Dominion Energy customer assistance options
is available here:
www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/billing/energy-assistance or
by calling: 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).
For a full list of Dominion Energy's Energy Conservation
Programs, click
here: www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/save-energy.
View the Spanish version of this press release.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D),
headquartered in Richmond, Va.,
provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes
and businesses in Virginia,
North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas
service to 500,000 customers in South
Carolina. The company is one of the nation's leading
developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and
solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free
electricity in New England. The company's mission is to provide the
reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its
customers every day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn
more.
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