The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance.
The Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) helps eligible, low-income Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company (APCo/AEP) households maintain their electric service by making utility bills more affordable. PIPP assists with making a customer’s monthly payments more affordable on a year-round basis.
The Virginia Utility Assistance Program includes Hardship Programs administered by Dollar Energy Fund and assists eligible utility customers with their Appalachian Power Company, Old Dominion Power, Columbia Gas of Virginia and Virginia American Water Company bills.
The Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) Utility Helpline connects Virginians facing unaffordable bills or looming shutoffs with critical guidance and resources, including:
Virginia Energy Sense is an education program operating under the guidance of the State Corporation Commission that can help you save money on your power bill by educating Virginians on Energy Efficiency.