Press Center

Please address general press inquiries to Cindy Sabato at [email protected] or 540-347-2334 x7021 — or to the point of contact listed in a specific press release. You can also get in touch with PEC on twitter: @piedmontenviron.

Dominion’s Plan to Meet Data Center Demand is Unrealistic and Environmentally Unsustainable 

Dominion’s Plan to Meet Data Center Demand is Unrealistic and Environmentally Unsustainable 

Based on the direct testimony and cross examination of witnesses in the Dominion 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) case, The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) filed a brief with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) requesting the Commission to require new modeling to support the development of a more realistic rate structure for the data center buildout. 

Piedmont Environmental Council Launches 2025-2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides

Piedmont Environmental Council Launches 2025-2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides

With spring in full bloom across the Virginia Piedmont, The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local guide, a bi-annual handbook that helps to connect residents throughout the region to fresh local food directly from farmers, farmers markets, and food businesses in their communities.

Virginia citizens and businesses have opportunity to weigh in with the SCC on data centers and the long term impact on their energy costs

Virginia citizens and businesses have opportunity to weigh in with the SCC on data centers and the long term impact on their energy costs

The General Assembly failed to pass meaningful data center reform, despite the introduction of bi-partisan bills to rein in data center impacts and protect Virginia ratepayers from increased energy costs. Now, all eyes are on the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), a state agency that has regulatory jurisdiction over our utilities.

The 2025 General Assembly Again Fails to Take Meaningful Action on the Accelerating Impact of Data Centers on Virginians

The 2025 General Assembly Again Fails to Take Meaningful Action on the Accelerating Impact of Data Centers on Virginians

The General Assembly chose to avoid addressing the mounting financial and environmental risks and costs to all Virginians. It’s not clear why. But what is clear is that Dominion Energy and the five largest and richest companies in the world have opposed data center reform and they have immense resources to support their position.

Mobility Summit galvanizes community for better walking, biking and outdoor access; unofficially launches Three Notched Trail plan

Mobility Summit galvanizes community for better walking, biking and outdoor access; unofficially launches Three Notched Trail plan

Area residents, organizations and leaders who want better places to walk, bike and run are coming together at the Fifth Annual Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit Thursday, Mar. 6 (5:30–8 p.m.) and Friday, Mar. 7 (9 a.m.–12 p.m. ) at The Wool Factory.