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CAYCE, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2024) – Dominion Energy is providing simple solutions to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter as temperatures drop. Gerald Freeman, program manager for Dominion Energy South Carolina, emphasizes the importance of monitoring energy use to reduce monthly bills. He states, “By monitoring your use of energy, not only can you see a difference in your energy consumption, you can also help reduce your monthly bill.”For customers with smart meter technology, Dominion Energy offers the convenience of monitoring daily energy usage and…

GASTONIA, N.C. – Dominion Energy is reminding customers of programs and tools to help them manage their natural gas use and hold down costs during the colder months. Dominion Energy expanded its conservation program offerings in recent years to provide customers with more options to help them reduce their energy usage and bills.According to Rusty Harris, Vice President and General Manager of Dominion Energy North Carolina-Gas, “Natural gas use increases this time of year, and we have a number of programs available to help our customers manage their bills, including free…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide, November is recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. Columbia Gas wishes to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the community to help keep everyone safe.”Despite the fact that natural gas does not contain CO, it can be generated when there is insufficient oxygen for fuels to burn correctly,” said a spokesperson from Columbia Gas.The gas company emphasizes the importance of having fully functional CO detectors in your home on every level and in every room where someone sleeps. “Remember to test…

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has announced the commencement of the 2023-24 Special Reconnect Order (SRO) for Columbia Gas of Ohio customers. Starting from October 16, 2023, until April 15, 2024, customers will have the opportunity to reconnect their service or avoid disconnection during the winter heating season for a fee of $175, along with a $36 reconnection fee if the service has already been disconnected.According to the PUCO, customers who wish to take advantage of the SRO program must establish a payment plan for any outstanding balance they may…

Columbia Gas of Ohio is encouraging its customers to sign up for the 2023-2024 Budget Plan to get a head start on their winter heating bills. The Budget Plan is designed to help customers manage the impact of winter heating costs by spreading the total cost of heating more evenly throughout the year.According to a company spokesperson, “The Budget Plan is the best option for customers to manage the impact of winter heating bills by spreading the total cost of heating more evenly throughout the year.”One of the key benefits of the Budget Plan is its year-round rolling…