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EnergyShare®

Financial Assistance for Those in Need

Committed to Helping the Community

EnergyShare® is a financial crisis program that helps pay energy bills for any type of heating source (wood, oil, natural gas, propane, kerosene, electric) for those who qualify.

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What is EnergyShare®?

EnergyShare® is our year-round energy assistance program and is available to anyone who faces financial hardship, regardless of income. Applications are open October 1 through May 31 and are submitted to local nonprofits who help run the EnergyShare® program. If you are in need, you can apply for up to $600 in assistance

  • No income restrictions,
  • Must demonstrate a crisis,
  • Must be responsible bill payer,
  • Must be a resident

How Does It Work?

EnergyShare® provides assistance to customers in two different ways:

1. Bill Payment Assistance

EnergyShare® is a year-long crisis program of last resort that helps pay energy bills for any type of cooling and heating source. EnergyShare® is not income based so any customer in crisis is eligible to apply.

Customer applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility. If approved, the benefit is paid directly to the customer's energy provider.

Individuals 60 and older may be eligible for additional assistance. Military veterans and those individuals living with disabilities may qualify for an additional $500 benefit if participating in the voucher programs of the Department of Veteran Services or the Centers for Independent Living.

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Dates Oct. 1 – May 31 June 1 – Sep. 30
Benefit Amount $600 $300

2. Weatherization

Customers who receive EnergyShare® bill payment assistance are eligible to receive a free home energy assessment and the installation of free energy efficiency upgrades to help save on their energy costs.

Upgrades May Include:*

  • LED Lighting
  • Low-Flow Shower Heads
  • Faucet Aerators
  • Attic/Floor Insulation
  • Hot Water Pipe Wrap Insulation
  • Hot Water Heater Tank Wrap
  • Heat Pump Tune-Up
  • A/C Tune-Up
  • Air and Duct Sealing
  • ENERGY STAR® Refrigerator Replacement
  • High Efficiency Central Furnace Fan Motor Replacement

* Installed measures are based on observations made during the home energy audit.

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How to Apply

Find your local EnergyShare® nonprofit partner by calling 2-1-1 or visit 211virginia.org.

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How to Contribute

Dominion Energy contributes to the EnergyShare ® program, and any remaining funds are raised through our community and nonprofit partners.

If you would like to help others in your community, mail a check for any amount (made payable to "EnergyShare®") to:

  • EnergyShare® United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
    P.O. Box 11807
    Richmond, VA 23230-1180

Additional Resources

Learn about other assistance programs that may help lower your bill.

Keep your bill the same month after month with Budget Billing.

For EnergyShare® Agencies Only

EnergyShare® Database

EnergyShare® agencies can authorize payments and generate reports online.

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Agency Web Access (AWA)

EnergyShare® intake agencies can access Dominion Energy customer account information online to find an applicant's account status, bill and payment history, and make pledges.

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EnergyShare® Provides a Helping Hand

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