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Ways to Save - High Winter Bills

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Ways to Save - High Winter Bills

Publish Date 04/16/2025

We offer ways to handle unexpectedly high seasonal bills

Higher energy bills can be common in the winter, but Dominion Energy gives you payment options to make sure an unexpected bill doesn't put a chill on your winter season.

Is your energy bill higher than you've seen it in a while? It's common in the winter, when heating systems run around the clock, holiday lights and houseguests use extra energy and folks spend more time at home.

When temperatures drop, energy use goes up.
Heating accounts for 42% of energy use in normal weather (more in extreme cold):

  • Keep thermostat at 68 degrees.
  • Limit the use of electric space heaters for supplemental heating.
  • Get an HVAC tune-up.
  • Change filter each month.

Less daylight means more lighting needed indoors.
Lighting accounts for 20% of energy use:

  • Upgrade to LED bulbs.

Lighting, cooking and entertaining means more energy use.
Make the most of your energy:

  • Switch to LED holiday lights.
  • Choose energy-efficient devices and appliances.
  • Seal air leaks to stay cozy.
  • Unplug devices not in use.

You Have Options

Make payment arrangements.
If you need extra time to pay your bill, we offer short- and long-term payment plans. Sign in to your account to see if you're eligible.

Look for trends in your bill.
Check your usage history. Make changes to your daily routine to save energy. Even small changes can lower your bill.

Give Budget Billing a try.
Are you a planner? A billing option like Budget Billing is for you. Take the guesswork out of budgeting and pay the same amount every month.

We're Here To Help

If you're concerned about paying your bill, we want to help you work out a solution.

We offer payment extensions, long-term payment plans and bill payment assistance options.
See your billing options.

We also offer a Budget Billing program to even out your bill throughout the year, so you can avoid unexpectedly high bills in the middle of winter and summer when you're using more energy.
Sign in to your account to get started.

Contact Us for more information on how we can help

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