Dominion Energy Inc.

10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 09:17

Dominion Energy Reminds Customers of Ways to Save As National Energy Awareness Month Concludes

Dominion Energy Reminds Customers of Ways to Save As National Energy Awareness Month Concludes

Energy-saving programs available year-round

CAYCE, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2024) - Energy Awareness Month is approaching the end, but it's never too late for Dominion Energy customers to take advantage of energy-saving programs available year-round to help reduce energy usage and save on their monthly bill.

"We educate our customers on the benefits of energy conservation throughout the year, and Energy Awareness Month - a national observance reminding us of the critical role of reliable energy - is a great opportunity to emphasize tips and programs available to help them meet their energy conservation needs," said Gerald Freeman, program manager for Dominion Energy South Carolina. "Now is the perfect time for customers to schedule a free Home Energy Check-up or take advantage of rebates or incentives."

Dominion Energy offers other programs to eligible residential electric and natural gas customers to help decrease energy use:

  • Home Energy Check-up provides a free consultation and assessment by an energy expert for customers' homes, along with recommendations on how to enhance energy efficiency.
  • EnergyWise Online Savings Store offers instant discounts on a variety of Energy Star-certified products like smart thermostats, advanced power strips, water-saving products, weatherization kits and more.
  • Heating & Cooling Equipment Program offers customers rebates up to $750 for installing new Energy Star-qualified central air conditioning systems, heat pumps and heat pump water heaters that replace older equipment, as well as making ductwork improvements in existing residences.
  • Natural Gas Fireplace Rebate is available to eligible customers looking to upgrade their existing natural gas fireplace to a direct vent system with electric pilot ignition.
  • Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate, up to $350, are available when eligible customers purchase and install an Energy Star-certified natural gas water heater.
  • Natural Gas Furnace Rebate, up to $350, are available to eligible customers who purchase and install an Energy Star-certified natural gas furnace.

Energy-saving programs are also available for eligible Dominion Energy non-residential and business customers:

  • Small Business Energy Solutions provides incentives for certain energy-efficient upgrades to refrigeration, lighting and HVAC system improvements, including a free on-site energy analysis. Incentives cover 90% of project costs up to $6,000. This program is available to small business and nonprofit customers with five or fewer Dominion Energy electric accounts and an annual energy use of 350,000 kilowatt-hours or less.
  • EnergyWise for Your Business provides financial incentives to reduce the upfront costs of energy-efficiency improvements with an annual cap of $100,000 per project type each program year. Project types include Lighting, HVAC, Food Service and Custom.
  • Natural Gas Commercial Incentives are available to qualifying natural gas customers to include natural gas water heaters, heat and food service equipment.

To learn more about programs, including customer eligibility and restrictions, as well as tips on how to be more energy wise, visit DominionEnergy.com/SaveEnergySC or call 877-510-7234.

About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 400,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the nation's leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company's mission is to provide the reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

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