Energy Matters

PEC is working to support an energy system that is smarter, more efficient and better accounts for the negative externalities arising from the choices we make about energy consumption, generation, transmission and distribution.

We are advocating for a more distributed system that is less reliant on distant generating sources and incorporates a mix of local renewable power — customer owned, community based and utility scale. Recognizing Virginia is in the early stages of its energy transition, we believe now is the time to reimagine and rebuild our energy system in a way that is just and fair to all residents and ratepayers.

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Email Alert: Spectra Gas Pipeline Suspended

In early August, Spectra Energy announced it is "suspending its development work on the proposed [project]… We will continue to evaluate opportunities in the region which could include the study corridor in your area, and …
| | Gas Pipelines
Additional Links re the Gas Pipeline

Additional Links re the Gas Pipeline

At several of PEC's public meetings we have been asked to post links to websites that might help landowners and other interested people learn more about interstate gas pipelines. Here are some of the links …
| | Gas Pipelines
Rappahannock County Passes Resolution Opposing Spectra Alignment

Rappahannock County Passes Resolution Opposing Spectra Alignment

A resolution titled "Rappahannock County Opposition To The Construction of An Underground Natural Gas Transmission LIne within Its Jurisdiction," was passed by the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2014. The resolution urges Duke …
| | Gas Pipelines
Proposed Natural Gas Line

Proposed Natural Gas Line

This May we received word that landowners had begun receiving notices from Spectra Energy, referencing a proposal for a new natural gas pipeline through Virginia …
Community Meetings re: Spectra Gas Pipeline Proposal

Community Meetings re: Spectra Gas Pipeline Proposal

As many are aware, Spectra Energy has announced a proposal for a new natural gas pipeline through the Piedmont. To share what we know, as well as hear from potentially impacted residents, we will be …
| | Gas Pipelines
Maps of the Spectra Energy Gas Pipeline Proposal

Maps of the Spectra Energy Gas Pipeline Proposal

Spectra Energy has announced plans for a gas transmission pipeline through Virginia. The map Spectra has released is not very detailed. However, we have used their map as a starting point for more detailed maps …
| | Gas Pipelines
Email Alert: New Gas Pipeline Proposed Through Virginia

Email Alert: New Gas Pipeline Proposed Through Virginia

We have received word that landowners throughout the Piedmont had begun receiving notices from Spectra Energy, referencing a proposal for a new natural gas pipeline through Virginia. Spectra is distributing a map and a fact …
| | Gas Pipelines
fracking site

‘Fracking’ on Conserved Land?

The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) is an important state public agency that has taken part in conserving land in the Commonwealth since 1966. Today, VOF is the largest easement holder in Virginia, and PEC is …
Spectra Energy Gas Pipeline Suspended

Spectra Energy Gas Pipeline Suspended

If you’re not on our email list, you may have missed that there was some welcome news on the proposed Spectra Energy gas pipeline, which affected Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties …
| | Gas Pipelines, The Piedmont View