RICHMOND, Va., July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- It's summer, and the hot weather is here. Dominion
Energy Virginia is reminding customers of simple energy-saving
tips, as well as all the programs that help customers save even
more on their energy use and provide bill payment assistance for
those in need.
"Air conditioning is the most energy intensive appliance in your
home, so our customers use a lot more energy when it's hot
outside," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy
Virginia. "Simple things like setting your thermostat a few degrees
higher, using ceiling fans and closing your blinds can make a real
difference in reducing your power bill. We offer a number of
energy-saving programs that can lower your energy use even more,
and we also provide bill payment assistance to our customers in
need."
Energy-Saving Tips
Here are a few easy ways to save on the energy use in your
home:
- Set your thermostat a few degrees higher than normal when
you're home. Each degree can make a real difference in
your energy usage and your power bill.
- When you leave home, turn up your thermostat a few more
degrees. Small adjustments throughout the day can save you
money.
- Keep window shades closed during the hottest parts of the
day. Sunny windows increase the temperature of your home,
which makes your air conditioning unit work harder and uses more
energy.
- Set your ceiling fans to spin
counterclockwise. This creates a cool breeze in your home
and reduces the amount of energy your air conditioning unit
needs.
For more ways to save
visit www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/save-energy.
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.
- 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.
- 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 to
their account online to see if they qualify.
- Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
PIPP
is a new year-round bill assistance program for
low-income 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
The EnergyShare
program offers up to $300 in bill payment
assistance from June 1 through September 30. The program is
not income-based, so anyone in need of assistance may qualify. To
learn more visit Virginia 211.
- EnergyShare Weatherization Programs
Customers who
receive EnergyShare bill payment assistance may also be
eligible to receive a free home energy assessment and free energy
efficiency upgrades to save on their energy costs.
- Extended Payment Plans
We offer extended payment
plans to help customers who've fallen behind on their bills.
Eligible customers can make a 50% down payment on their past due
bill and spread the remaining balance over 6 months. Customers may
sign into their account online to see if they qualify.
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