Dominion Energy expanding assistance program for small businesses

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)– Dominion Energy has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in its EnergyShare for Small Businesses program.

The United Way Association of South Carolina partnership program provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship across their service area.

Dominion Energy says the two-year pilot program will offer qualified businesses in Dominion Energy South Carolina’s service area a one-time financial assistance of up to $2,500 toward their electric bill.

“Small businesses have long been the backbone of the communities we serve. It’s important that we do everything we can to help them continue to contribute to our state’s economic vitality. We are grateful to the United Way for partnering with us on this worthy work,” states Keller Kissam, president of Dominion Energy South Carolina.

To be eligible, businesses must:

• Be a house of worship, an independently owned and operated for-profit business or a nonprofit business that holds a 501(c)(3) status.
• Have an active business account and license to do business in Dominion Energy’s service territory.
• Be considered a small general service customer as determined by Dominion Energy South Carolina on a qualifying rate.
• Receive electric service from Dominion Energy South Carolina.
• Employ 50 or fewer people as of Jan. 1, 2024.
• Have arrears equal to or more than $300, plus current charges.

Applicants must submit a completed and e-signed application via the web form.

“We are excited to continue this great partnership with Dominion Energy to help expand the EnergyShare program,” states Henry Well, President, and CEO of United Way Association of South Carolina.

 To learn more about the EnergyShare program and this temporary expanded opportunity for small businesses, including program eligibility and exclusions, visit DominionEnergy.com/EnergyShareSC, or email questions to SCEnergyShare@DominionEnergy.com.