Dominion offers several
programs to help our customers who are having trouble paying their bills,
especially those who may have missed one or more payments. The key thing
is to call us as soon as possible so
we can discuss ways to help.
We also are providing information on other resources
that may be helpful.
Dominion Programs
If you are finding it difficult to pay your Dominion
bill, we offer a variety of programs that might be beneficial:
Energy
Assistance Programs -- EnergyShare helps customers in financial need to pay heating and cooling (where applicable) bills, even if the bill is not for electricity.
Seniors and
Medical Customers -- Third
Party Notice is particularly helpful to those who have responsibility
for helping others make sure bills are paid. With Third Party Notice, a customer-designated
relative, friend, clergy or social service agency can be notified before the
customer's service is about to end because of non-payment.
Medical Equipment Notification Request
— If you or someone in your household requires the use of electrically-powered,
life-support equipment, use our request form to be added to our medical conditions
list. (Select:Virginia
or North Carolina)
Energy
Saving Tips -- Saving energy saves money. We offer energy-saving
tips for homes and businesses, plus energy calculators, heating and cooling
tips and much more. Visit our Energy
Conservation section for details.
Need More Help Managing Your Bills?
Unpaid bills can create stress, fear and uncertainty. A bit
of online research can help you be better prepared to cope with unexpected hardships.
Here are some resources that might be useful:
Employment -- A variety of online resources
provide advice and opportunities. Check Recession-Proof
Job Search Tips from Suite101.com, and explore the multitude of job search
sites. If you have been laid off from your job and want to file for unemployment,
you can check with your state
unemployment office to determine the best way to open a claim.
Food Bank -- Feeding America offers a
food
bank search tool to find a location near you.
Legal Aid -- A multitude of Web sites
offer legal aid, but Free
Advice also is available. Another choice might be Law
Guru.
Help for Seniors -- The Administration
on Aging (AOA) provides home and community-based services to millions
of older persons through programs funded under the Older Americans Act.
Articles on Financial Security -- View
timely articles on "Managing
Money in Tough Times" from eXtension, an educational partnership
of 74 universities.