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Dominion Virginia Power Contributes $1 Million to EnergyShare
Funds to directly help customers pay heating bills
RICHMOND, VA -- The prolonged frigid temperatures are taking a toll on some Virginians, leaving them struggling to pay bills to heat their homes. Recognizing the urgency, Dominion
Virginia Power has
contributed $1 million to EnergyShare, an energy assistance program that helps eligible customers pay their heating bills, no matter the heating source.
to the energy vendor on behalf of the recipient. Those eligible can receive a one-time payment of up to $600 per heating season. The funds can be used for any type of heating source – oil, wood, kerosene, natural gas, propane or electricity.
To make a donation:
"We see the need and are reaching out to assist," said Robert M. Blue, president of Dominion Virginia Power. "Weather like we have had recently is challenging for everyone, especially those on fixed incomes or who are otherwise pressed to pay their bills. We
are asking our neighbors and
the business community to consider making a donation as well so more people can be helped."
Since EnergyShare's inception, Dominion and its customers, employees
and retirees have
contributed more than $60 million and have helped more than 700,000 individuals stay comfortable in their homes.
EnergyShare helps those experiencing a personal or family crisis by providing funds to heat their homes after all other forms of assistance have been exhausted. Payments go directly
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• Mail a check to EnergyShare P.O. Box 91717, Richmond, Va. 23291-9717, or use the contribution envelopes included in the February bills, or
• Add specified dollar amounts to your current electric bill.
Who qualifies for EnergyShare?
• You must live in Dominion's service area, You must have a disconnection
notice, or be in
danger of losing a primary energy source.
• You must have exhausted all state assistance.
• Dominion is also actively pursuing additional ways to further lower-income,
elderly disabled Virginians.
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