Dominion’s Energy Share Plan – An Opportunity to Help Area Families

April 9th, 2010

EnergyShare is Dominion’s heating and cooling assistance program in Virginia and North Carolina, and is a heating assistance program in Ohio. EnergyShare pays for any type of heating bill – oil, wood, kerosene, natural gas or electricity. The program provides a one-time payment of last resort for those who have exhausted other forms of assistance or who do not qualify for such help.  Customers, excluding seniors age 60 and older,  must have a disconnection notice or be in danger of losing their primary energy source.

How You Can Help

  • You may call Dominion’s customer service center number at 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357) to find out the nearest agency to apply for assistance or you may e-mail Dominion.
  • You can help – as an individual or as a company. Last year, EnergyShare received more than $1 million.
  • Dominion electric customers – Simply add $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $25, or $35 to the amount due on your bill. Overpayments in these exact amounts are automatically recognized as a contribution and it will be documented on your next bill. Or, mail a check for any amount (made payable to “EnergyShare”) to EnergyShare, P.O. Box 11186, Richmond, VA 23230-1186

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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ State of the County Report

January 19th, 2010

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has recently published its annual State of the County report, detailing progress, and challenges faced, in 2009 and plans for 2010.

Read out-takes here from the report that deal with issues impacting the South Fairfax region. The entire report can be found on the county’s website.

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Proposed Fairfax County Meals Tax

January 13th, 2010

A meals tax referendum, proposed by Supervisor Gerry Hyland, has been before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past two years. It has been discussed at budget committee meetings, at a recent Board of Supervisors retreat, and also at meetings held on school budget cuts.

A meals tax would decrease the County’s reliance on real estate property taxes.  Increased funds from a Meals Tax would help to offset the County’s current budget shortfall, and limit budget cuts for important community services including schools and law enforcement.

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