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Farming the Sun: How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Virginia's Energy Crisis

Farming the Sun: How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Virginia’s Energy Crisis

Virginia needs energy solutions that work with communities, not against them. Agrivoltaics does exactly that—it gives farmers additional revenue to …
The SCC Must Protect Ratepayers From Big Tech’s Skyrocketing Energy Bill

The SCC Must Protect Ratepayers From Big Tech’s Skyrocketing Energy Bill

Weigh in! The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is hearing the 2025 biennial review of Dominion Energy’s rates, terms, and conditions …
A Great Day at Eldon Farms: Annual Gathering Recap

A Great Day at Eldon Farms: Annual Gathering Recap

his year’s annual gathering on June 8 – Inspiring Conservation – was a particularly special event at a truly magnificent …
Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

By Peter Krebs, Charlottesville/Albemarle Community Advocacy Manager Full video of Thursday Presentations | Full video of Friday Panel Discussion | …
Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

We are concerned about the potential negative impacts from a Route 50 safety and operations study. We encourage you to …
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Imperiled by Development, Wilderness Battlefield Named One of Nation’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

Wilderness Battlefield, site of a pivotal clash that marked a turning point in the Civil War, was named one of …

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Where We Work

Our staff cover nine counties and one city in Virginia’s northern Piedmont region: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.

Focus Areas

The Piedmont Environmental Council strives to make the Virginia Piedmont a model and leader on conservation, restoration, smart growth and climate action.

Contact Us

We have offices and staff who work throughout our nine-county region – email, give us a call or plan to stop by!

Warrenton Office

45 Horner Street
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
540.347.2334 

Charlottesville Office

410 East Water Street, Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.2033