With energy costs in Virginia rising faster than anywhere else in the country thanks to rapid data center buildout, it’s more impactful than ever this summer to reduce your home’s energy use — and, in turn, your electric bill.
Energy Matters
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.
Who’s Protecting the Piedmont?
The beauty of the Piedmont endures thanks to the intentional planning and careful work of many dedicated people and organizations. Here, we highlight three individuals protecting the region in a variety of ways.
Budget Decisions Don’t Address Core Data Center Issues
Despite poll after poll showing bipartisan statewide opposition to uncontrolled data center growth and accumulating evidence of direct and indirect impacts on air, water, noise, property rights and utility rates, the General Assembly has once again kicked the can down the road and put data centers ahead of the people of Virginia.
Fauquier Updates + Developments to Watch – Summer 2026
We are currently focused on several such developments, including Dominion’s purchase of land next to its Morrisville substation, the latest change to Remington Tech Park’s onsite natural gas power plant, a new gas line proposed in the Catlett area, and the revived Gigaland (now Remington Digital) data center application that will come before the Planning Commission next month.
FirstEnergy to Update Rappahannock Board on Page-Sperryville Line Upgrade Project
FirstEnergy and Rappahannock Electric Coop will provide an update on the Page-Sperryville transmission line rebuild project at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on July 6.
Time’s Up: The Costs of Data Center Tax Break in Virginia Far Outweigh the Benefits
Virginia has one last chance this year to pump the brakes on an unprecedented data center expansion that is overwhelming the state’s electric grid — and its communities.
The General Assembly Must Prioritize People Over Data Centers
PEC is calling on legislators to go further and use the budget to pause the sales tax exemption and pause approvals of new data center projects so Virginia can actually plan for the impacts of the 51GW’s of data center demand that’s already been approved.
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.
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
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.