CAYCE, S.C. (Jan. 31, 2026) – Due to extremely low
temperatures and increased demand for electricity across the system, Dominion
Energy is urging customers in South Carolina to conserve energy as heating
systems work extra hard to keep homes and businesses warm.
Customers should conserve energy as much as possible. Here are some safe,
simple ways customers can reduce their energy use now:
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Adjust the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower when the temperatures
drop.
Each degree below 68 can conserve energy and reduce heating-related costs.
Only raise the temperature on your thermostat 1-2 degrees at a time to avoid
activating auxiliary heat unnecessarily, particularly during periods of high
demand such as the early morning hours or end of the workday. This can
significantly increase the amount of energy used and have an impact on
monthly bills.
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Conserve energy in other areas of the home as heating systems work around-the-clock.
For
example, turn off non-essential lights and appliances and avoid using major power-consuming
equipment such as electric fireplaces, dishwashers, washers and dryers during early-morning
hours. For safety and energy reasons, avoid leaving space heaters on in unoccupied rooms.
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Allow adequate air flow through the HVAC system.
Leave interior doors open and ensure vents
are open and unobstructed. Do not block returns.
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Sign up online and receive daily energy usage alerts for customers with
smart meters.View daily or hourly usage and costs.
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Enroll in Dominion Energy’s Reward Hours program.
Residential customers enrolled in the program receive incentives for
managing their electricity usage certain hours of the year. Reward Hours
occur throughout the year but are typically scheduled when weather is very
cold or extremely hot.
Please visit
dominionenergy.com/savings
for more ways to save energy and manage bills.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE:
D),
headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to
3.6 million
homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and
regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The
company is one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated
offshore wind
and
solar
power and the
largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England.
The company’s mission is to provide the
reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy
that powers its customers every day. Please visit
DominionEnergy.com
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