EnergyShare

EnergyShare Strengthening Virginia's Communities

EnergyShare® helps those who need it most.

For qualified customers facing financial hardship, the program includes bill pay assistance and free weatherization and energy-saving upgrades. The program has expanded in funding and resources, broadening participation to people with disabilities and military veterans facing financial challenges.

Dominion Energy provides an annual report on the program each year. Read the latest report.


47,000 Families and individuals helped with bill assistance


820,000  Families and individuals helped since 1982


22,000  Homes weatherized since program expansion

Bill Payment Assistance

Applies to any heating/cooling source: oil, gas, kerosene, wood, and electricity within Dominion Energy Virginia's service territory.

Weatherization Services

To help save on energy costs, qualifying customers receive a free energy assessment and free energy-saving measures like:

  • EnergyStar® qualified LED light bulbs
  • Efficient showerhead(s) and faucet aerators
  • Wrap insulation for hot water pipes
  • Attic insulation and air/duct sealing
  • Furnace fan motor
  • Heat pump and A/C tune-up

For more information, call 1-888-366-8280.

Payments and Funding

Dominion Energy and social service agencies pay for the program's administrative expenses. This means every cent donated goes to benefit those in need.

Funds come from tax-deductible donations from customers, stockholders, employees, EnergyShare Partners and Dominion Energy. Funds are distributed through a network of nonprofit health and human service agencies.

How to Apply

Call 2-1-1 or visit 211virginia.org for a referral to your local EnergyShare agency or view a list of local EnergyShare agencies.Trained professionals can provide referrals to resources for basic human needs, child care, elder care, housing assistance and more. Help is available 24/7.

How to Contribute

  • Simply add $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $25, or $35 to the amount due on your bill.
  • Overpayments in these exact amounts are automatically recognized as a contribution and will be documented on your next bill.
  • Or, mail a check for any amount (made payable to "EnergyShare") to EnergyShare, P O Box 91717, Richmond, VA 23291-9717.

Business Customers

Be an EnergyShare Partner by distributing information to customers and employees, and providing other support.

For EnergyShare Agencies Only

  • EnergyShare Database - EnergyShare agencies can authorize payments and generate reports online.
  • Agency Web Access (AWA) - EnergyShare intake agencies can access Dominion Energy customer account information online to view an applicant’s account status, bill and payment history, and make pledges.