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Dominion Energy Offers Tips to Save Energy and Money this Summer

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  • Rising summer temperatures increase electricity demand for cooling, leading to higher bills for customers facing pressure from housing and grocery costs.
  • Dominion Energy offers tools like Energy Alerts for real-time usage tracking and the Peak Time Rebates program, which provides monthly credits for lowering usage during high-demand periods.
  • Cooling accounts for approximately 50% of monthly summer bills, with usage increasing as the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors grows.
  • Energy conservation tips include raising the thermostat by one degree to save up to 3% per adjustment, turning up the thermostat when away, keeping blinds closed, and setting ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise.
  • Financial assistance is available through the Energy Savings Finder tool, accessible at DominionEnergy.com/savemore or by calling (866) DOM-HELP.
  • Dominion Energy serves 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, & South Carolina, plus 500,000 natural gas customers in South Carolina.