Energy and Fuel Assistance
Energy Efficiency

State Assistance
All participating vendors for the LIHEAP Fuel and Crisis Assistance programs do not charge the State Sales Tax on all fuel deliveries. Eligible households receive the amount that would be paid to the State for sales tax in the total amount of fuel delivered.

Low-Income Rate Assistance
Four major utilities in Virginia waive security deposits for LIHEAP-eligible customers.

Contact Information: Appalachian Power: 1-800-956-4237 Dominion Virginia Power: 1-888-667-3000 Virginia Natural Gas: 1-866-229-3578 Washington Gas: 703-750-1000

Dominion Virginia Power Fan Care
This program provides free fans to elderly Virginians within the Dominion Virginia Power service area aged 60 or older and meet income guidelines defined by the Area Agencies on Aging. Fan Care is a public-private partnership administered by the Department for the Aging; Dominion Virginia Power is the primary sponsor.

Contact Information: http://www.dom.com/customer/vares_seniors.jsp

American Electric Power Neighbor to Neighbor
AEP matches customer contributions up to $37,500. Customers must supply a disconnect notice to the Department of Social Services. The program begins in January and continues until funds are exhausted or until March 31.

Contact Information: http://www.aepcustomer.com/about/factsheets/VirginiaPayment.pdf

Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth
This program collects donations that are used to help pay gas bills. All donations go directly to local individuals in need who meet criteria established by local community program guidelines.

Contact Information: http://www.atmosenergy.com/faq/eaa.html

Columbia Gas of Virginia Heatshare
Administered by the Salvation Army, Heatshare is an emergency fund that helps households with their energy bills.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-543-8911.

Dominion Virginia Power EnergyShare
This program helps low-income households pay any type of heating bill.

Contact Information: Call 1-888-667-3000.

Virginia Natural Gas Energyshare
This program provides assistance with energy payments if all alternatives available through social services have been exhausted.

Contact Information: http://vng.aglr.com/customer_care/energy_assistance.aspx

Washington Gas Washington Area Fuel Fund
This program provides heating assistance payments for low-income households in the Washington D.C. area that do not qualify for or have exhausted government assistance. This program is funded by customer and company contributions and administered by the Salvation Army.

Contact Information: Call 540-869-1111.

City of Charlottesville Gas Assistance Program
This program provides emergency payments for low-income households that are not able to meet their gas bills and have exhausted government assistance.

Harrisonburg Electric Commission Energy Share
Customer contributions assist those who need help paying their heating bills. As long as funds are available, Harrisonburg Electric will make payments for all qualifying customers.

Contact Information: Call 540-434-5361.

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Virginia Natural Gas Home Weatherization Assistance
A professional crew will visit a home and determine what weatherization measures best suit the house.

Contact Information: http://vng.aglr.com/customer_care/winter_weatherization.aspx

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