RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy is
building on its partnership with the Department of Veterans
Services to launch a new "100 Homes for 100 Veterans" EnergyShare
initiative. At least 100 pre-selected veterans will receive free
energy efficiency upgrades and learn how to reduce energy usage and
save money on their energy bills. Projects may also include other
home repairs and special needs to improve safety and comfort in the
home.
"It's an honor to expand our EnergyShare program to help more
Virginia veterans," said
Corynne Arnett, vice president –
Customer Service. "At Dominion Energy, we have a great deal of
respect for veterans and are grateful for their service on our
behalf. Helping to make their homes livable and affordable is a
worthy and important mission."
The initiative was announced today during a weatherization
project at the home of a Chesterfield County Navy veteran. Dominion
Energy volunteers joined weatherization experts from project:HOMES
to seal air leaks in the attic, ductwork, walls, windows and add
insulation, new outlets, CO2 and smoke detectors and more. By
changing energy habits and adding energy-efficiency measures,
recent EnergyShare participants have reduced energy usage by 7.5
percent on average.
EnergyShare has provided energy assistance to more than 825,000
families and individuals since 1982. In 2015, the program got a
significant boost when Dominion Energy pledged $57 million to expand its scope. Since then, bill
assistance and weatherization services have been provided to more
than 76,000 participants, including weatherizing more than 24,000
homes and providing bill assistance to more than 3,500 veterans and
their families.
The Grid Transformation and Security Act of 2018 further
expanded EnergyShare with a $130
million commitment through 2028 to reach and help more
Virginians. The additional resources will broaden EnergyShare's
reach to help more vulnerable communities with bill assistance,
free weatherization and educational outreach.
By providing help when it's needed the most, EnergyShare can
alleviate the pressure of mounting energy bills and help people
better manage energy costs in the future. To apply for assistance,
customers can call 2-1-1 any time of day for a referral to their
local EnergyShare agency. For program and eligibility details,
visit https://www.dominionenergy.com/energyshare.
Dominion Energy is active and well-recognized for its
recruitment and support of veterans in its workforce, as well as in
the community. The company is a founding partner in the national
Troops to Energy Jobs program, which helps military members find
rewarding careers in the energy industry. Currently, one in five
new hires is a veteran. The company was recently named "Best for
Vets" by Military Times and a "Top Military-Friendly"
company by G.I. Jobs.
About Dominion Energy
Nearly 6 million customers in
19 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or
natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in
Richmond, Va. The company is
committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable, and safe energy and
is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy
with nearly $80 billion of assets
providing electric generation, transmission and distribution, as
well as natural gas storage, transmission, distribution, and
import/export services. As one of the nation's leading solar
operators, the company intends to reduce its carbon intensity 50
percent by 2030. Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation,
as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy plans to
contribute more than $30 million in
2018 to community causes throughout its footprint and beyond.
Please visit www.DominionEnergy.com, Facebook or Twitter to learn
more.
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