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Dominion Energy Launches EnergyShare Program with the Salvation Army to Help Families in Crisis
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Jan 25, 2024
Dominion Energy Ohio has recently announced the commencement of its EnergyShare program in collaboration with local Salvation Army offices. The program aims to provide assistance to families facing financial hardships due to unemployment or family crises. Dominion Energy's EnergyShare program offers support by covering energy bills for customers who have exhausted all other forms of assistance.To be eligible for a one-time EnergyShare assistance payment, individuals must reside in the Dominion Energy service area, be a Dominion Energy customer, and fulfill certain...
Dominion Energy Offers Tips to Manage Energy Bills as Temperatures Drop
By Ohio Energy News | Jan 17, 2024
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...
How Customers can Conserve Natural Gas and Cut Costs this Winter
By Ohio Energy News | Jan 16, 2024
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...
Columbia Gas Encourages You to Protect Your Family: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Nov 2, 2023
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...
Special Reconnect Order Begins October 16 for Winter Heating Season
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Oct 12, 2023
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...
Enroll now in the 2023-2024 Columbia Gas Budget Plan
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Aug 1, 2023
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...