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Media advisory: Virginia Gov. Spanberger to Sign Bill Defining Agrivoltaics

Media advisory: Virginia Gov. Spanberger to Sign Bill Defining Agrivoltaics

Gov. Spanberger is joining The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) for a ceremony celebrating the signing of a bill (SB 508/HB 340) that officially defines the term agrivoltaics and paves the way for well crafted, well …
Op-Ed:  The Budget Provides a Chance for Real Data Center Reform

Op-Ed: The Budget Provides a Chance for Real Data Center Reform

No other industry in the state has such a large footprint with so few regulatory hurdles and such a profound impact on the public — with little transparency or public input until deals are done …
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A Big Win for Net Metering in Virginia + Free Assessments During Solarize Piedmont

We’re excited to share a major win for clean energy and energy independence in Virginia. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) ruled that net metering, which is an essential part of rooftop solar, will remain unchanged! …
Joshua Falls-Yeat 765 kV Transmission Line Update

Joshua Falls-Yeat 765 kV Transmission Line Update

Next steps for the Joshua Falls-Yeat 765 kV transmission line project, including a list of community meetings you can attend in June, an opportunity for public comment, and what actions communities have taken …
Rooftop Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Rooftop Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Here we answer the most common questions about rooftop solar, including benefits, costs, and how solar and net metering work …
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Press Release: Virginia is No Longer Deciding What’s Best for Virginia: The NextEra/Dominion Deal is Another Example of Data Centers Determining Our Future

The announced acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra is the latest — and largest — example of the expansion of monopoly control over basic utility services and is a threat to Virginians’ right to self …
Bike Month 2026: Better Than Ever

Bike Month 2026: Better Than Ever

Bike Cville’s momentum is spreading. This year, there was something happening every single day, from group rides to events and clinics …
Media Advisory: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to Host Community Meeting 

Media Advisory: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to Host Community Meeting 

The community is invited to attend a meeting regarding a DEQ permit renewal for land application of biosolids and water treatment plant residuals as fertilizer in Albemarle County …
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SCC Decision Keeps Net Metering Structure Unchanged

Dominion petitioned the SCC last year to decrease the rate of return for energy produced by solar customers in excess of what they use. After reviewing the case, the SCC issued a decision earlier this …
Proposed Transmission Line Corridor Named One of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places

Proposed Transmission Line Corridor Named One of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places

Preservation Virginia has named the corridor targeted for Valley Link’s proposed 765 kilovolt transmission line project (aka Joshua Falls-Yeat) to its list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places for 2026 …