http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,121,0,0,html PEC works toward energy solutions that emphasize efficiency first, use appropriate technologies for the 21st Century and respect the scenic and historic character of the Piedmont. http://pecva.org/_images/logos/pec/Logo336633-113x82-5bit.gif http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,121,0,0,html Piedmont Environmental Council 60 en A newly released study by Chmura Associates projects that "the adverse economic impact under the worst-case scenario is nearly twice as great as the corresponding positive impact in our best-case scenario." Find out more. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,4250,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,4250,-1,html Virginia residents detail the devastating risks that come with uranium mining and milling --risks to drinking water, air quality, farm products, fishing, tourism, and more. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,3947,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,3947,-1,html Virginia Uranium announced that it is preparing legislation to lift the uranium ban during the 2012 session of the General Assembly-- before The National Research Council's study can be evaluated. Read more about the proposal and ongoing study. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,3836,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,3836,-1,html On Feb. 28, 2011, PJM issued a statement announcing a halt to the development of the controversial 765-kV PATH line. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3781,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3781,-1,html View a map of the Southwestern and Eastern NIETCs (designations now vacated by the Feb 2011 Decision by the 9th Circuit). http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,285,3752,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,285,3752,-1,html February, 2011 -- The 9th Circuit Court has eliminated the existing National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designations, ruling that DOE failed to conduct an environmental review and failed to consult with affected states. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,215,3748,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,215,3748,-1,html The bumpy road continues for PATH -- on January 10, 2011, the SCC denied PATH's request to delay their regulatory proceeding in Virginia. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3653,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3653,-1,html On September 20, 2010, PATH Allegheny Virginia Transmission Corporation filed a new application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3490,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3490,-1,html Ground source geothermal can significantly reduce your heating and air-conditioning costs. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3239,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3239,-1,html Small-scale wind generation is a clean energy source that can provide 50% to 90% of a residential building's energy needs. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3237,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3237,-1,html Virginia has great solar potential-- ranked 22nd of the 50 states, Virginia has more solar potential than New Jersey, the East Coast photovoltaic (PV) leader. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3238,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,3238,-1,html The TrAIL line is significantly taller than many expected, and the right-of-way clearing has been substantial. View photos of TrAIL and submit your own. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,516,3218,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,516,3218,-1,html PATH-Allegheny submitted new testimony in West Virginia in early July, and we expect new applications to be filed in Virginia and Maryland soon. Federal EIS scoping hearings are also coming up. Read PEC's July 14, 2010 email alert to find out more http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3196,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,3196,-1,html On January 27, 2010 the Virginia State Corporation Commission granted PATH Allegheny's request to withdraw its application for a line through Virginia. PATH is still pursuing its application through MD and WV, and may reapply in Virginia later this year. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,2867,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,2867,-1,html On December 29, 2010 the PATH Allegheny Transmission company filed a motion to withdraw its application to build a 765-kV line through Virginia. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,2657,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,517,2657,-1,html Our list of some local renewable energy providers is a good place to start investigating regional clean energy options. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,2744,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,624,2744,-1,html Read a newsletter comparing uranium mining in Virginia to France-- and a recent study that discovered environmental contamination and hazardous safety conditions with uranium mining in France. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,2734,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,391,2734,-1,html On November 5th, PEC received word that the VA Supreme Court has decided to uphold the approval of the Dominion and Allegheny TrAIL line. 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