Please address general press inquiries to Elizabeth Ransom at [email protected] or 540-347-2334 x7029 — or to the media contact listed in a specific press release.
Press Release: Energy independence and dual land use are central pillars of PEC’s new crop-based agrivoltaics demonstration project
On an appropriately sunny Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, more than 70 community members came together at The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows to officially “cut the ribbon” on Virginia’s first crop-based agrivoltaics …
Press Release: Financial incentives available to farmers for haying practices that support nesting birds
Media Contacts: October Greenfield, VGBI Co-Coordinator, [email protected]; 540-347-2334, x7051Lauria McShane, VGBI Assistant; [email protected]; 540-347-2334, x7056 PIEDMONT, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, BLUE RIDGE, Va. (Oct. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative is pleased to announce the …
Press Release: Volunteers wanted to help plant trees in Flint Hill, Lovettsville, and “Little” Washington
The Piedmont Environmental Council is calling on community volunteers who love to get their hands dirty to join in any of three upcoming volunteer tree planting projects in October and November …
Press Release: Oct. 1 at Powers Farm & Brewery: free community workshop on funding and technical resources for land management and conservation
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 5-7 p.m., community members are invited to a free Conservation Funding Workshop and Social to learn about funding and technical assistance available to them for land management and conservation options …
Piedmont Environmental Council Applauds Court Victory in Lawsuit to Protect Wilderness Battlefield
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) celebrates court rejection of attempts to dismiss a lawsuit against the Wilderness Crossing rezoning proposal in Orange County …
Why Should Virginians Pay Big Tech’s Electric Bills?
The 2025 Biennial Review of Dominion Energy currently underway is the most important rate case in decades …
Enter PEC’s annual Virginia Piedmont photo contest now through Sept. 30
alling all professional and amateur photographers. Now through September 30, you’re invited to submit your best images of the beautiful Virginia Piedmont for The Piedmont Environmental Council’s 16th Annual Photo Contest …
Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest – Registration is OPEN!
Photo Credit: Cass Girvin Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest – Registration is OPEN! CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Registration is now open for Loop de ‘Ville (LDV) Trail Fest on September 27 and t-shirts are available for …
Piedmont Environmental Council Launches Virginians for a Smarter Digital Future
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) announced the launch of “Virginians for a Smarter Digital Future,” a statewide campaign designed to raise awareness of the impacts of data centers for all Virginia residents — and provide …
State Corporation Commission Must Set Fair Rates and Protect Virginia Residents from Subsidizing Data Center Infrastructure
The Piedmont Environmental Council submitted expert witness testimony to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) regarding the commission’s biennial review of Dominion Energy’s rates for generation, transmission, and distribution services …
