Episode 28 – Energy Affordability: Virginia Poverty Law Center

Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 28 | Energy Affordability: Virginia Poverty Law Center 

In this episode, we talk with Dana Wiggins and Carmen Bingham, with the Virginia Poverty Law Center also known by its acronym VPLC. We learn about programs to lower energy bills for qualifying Virginians with limited income, protection from utility disconnection during extreme weather events, and how VPLC advocates for affordable utility rates.

Where to find out more about topics covered in this episode

Virginia Poverty Law Center Energy Assistance Program (EAP) - Virginia Department of Social ServicesPercentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) - Virginia Department of Social ServicesWeatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | DHCDHousing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) | DHCDVirginia SCC - Dominion-NextEra Merger