COLUMBIA, S.C. — Running a small business is not easy. Sometimes you do your best but still miss or get behind in a monthly bill or two.
To help ease the strain, Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount available through the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program. The program is designed to provide energy relief in the form of a one-time financial assistance of up to $2,500 toward the payment of an electric bill for eligible small businesses, houses of worship, and nonprofits throughout Dominion's service area.
Dominion Energy and United Way of South Carolina have partnered in this two-year pilot program. To be eligible for the funding, 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.
Keller Kissam, president of Dominion Energy South Carolina said, “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.”
Business owners can fill out the EnergyShare for Small Business form online and completed applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are exhausted.
