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. 


Virginia goes all in on data centers: At what cost?

Virginia goes all in on data centers: At what cost?

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Send a letter in support of SB 1078 and Senate Joint Resolution 240 ...
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event photo solar on the farm workshop

Resources from our Solar on the Farm Workshop

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On Friday, January 27, 2023, more than seventy participants gathered together to learn more about small agricultural solar. This workshop hosted by The Piedmont Environmental Council covered the latest information on incentives offered by USDA Rural Energy for America Program ...
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2022 Highlights

2022 Highlights

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Learn about our efforts to expand conservation and restoration efforts, empower local communities, invest in public access, and connect consumers to local farms in 2022 ...
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Utility-Scale Solar

Utility-Scale Solar

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Over the past few years, the declining cost of solar panels, coupled with rising demand for green energy sources has spurred interest in the development of utility-scale solar facilities throughout Virginia. These facilities are often located in rural areas, consume ...
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PEC Calls on U.S. Senators To Stop Mountain Valley Pipeline

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On Earth Day, The Piedmont Environmental Council joined 24 groups and 17 members of the General Assembly in a letter to U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner unequivocally outlining the environmental and social justice impacts of the Mountain Valley ...
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