Energy Assistance Programs

If you’re late paying your bill, sign in or register to Manage Your Account as soon as possible to see if you're eligible for a payment plan or extension.

» View our video to learn more about other payment assistance options.
 

EnergyShare

EnergyShare pays for any type of heating bill (oil, wood, kerosene, natural gas or electricity) or cooling bill. The program provides a one-time payment of last resort for those who have exhausted other forms of assistance or who do not qualify for such help.
 

Virginia Energy Assistance

Dial 2-1-1 for information on Energy Assistance Programs available in Virginia. Or view details on the Virginia Department of Social Services Web site. There are four parts to Virginia Energy Assistance:

• Fuel Assistance - helps eligible households with the costs of heating their homes. (Applications are accepted from the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November.)
• Crisis Assistance - helps households in heating emergency situations with primary heat security deposits, utility heating bills, repair/replacement of heating equipment, primary heating fuel or emergency shelter. (Applications are accepted from November 1 through March 15.)
• Cooling Assistance - helps with cooling equipment purchases or repairs and also with the electric bill. (Applications are accepted from June 15 through August 15. Assistance is based on the availability of funds.)
• Weatherization Assistance - helps with energy efficiency and air infiltration.