Despite growing recognition of the health risks that extreme heat poses, much of the focus has been on urban heat islands.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures rise in the commonwealth, heat has the potential to increase your electric bill. Appalachian Power says it wants to let customers know they could be eligible for ...

A warming climate in Hampton Roads means longer and hotter summers, and for many, this could mean higher energy bills. Some areas of Hampton Roads struggle with unaffordable energy bills more than ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Applications for cooling assistance under the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Virginia Energy Assistance Program is now available for qualifying households. The Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Much of the Lowcountry has felt lower temperatures over the past few days, a welcome relief after an extremely hot end of July; however, summer is not over yet, with more ...

JAMES CITY — Additional federal funding cuts may bring changes to public assistance programs in James City County, including cuts to housing and energy assistance programs. Some changes have already ...

State officials announced an automatic supplemental payment will be made for eligiblerecipients of the 2024-25 Low Income ...