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Research Practicum
…Bingol and Sarah Parmelee Public Access Projects: Theory and Practice Sedi-Anne Blachford and Sydney Clayton Mentor: Chris Miller An Analysis of Solar on Schools in Fauquier County Piper Nelson and…
So Many Bills, So Little Time
…until 2021 and remains a PEC priority. We are pleased, however, to report the passage of several bills. These include the Solar Freedom bill, removing barriers to small-scale solar; HB167,…
What Does 2021 Hold for Conservation?
…Court ruling made clear this legislation is needed, particularly for older easements. We also expect to see a 25-percent state tax credit proposed for landowners who install small-scale solar systems…
Week Ahead for April 19, 2021: Greene PC to take up Villages at Terrace Greene; ARB to review Biscuit Run park site plan
…and a public hearing on a solar power facility. (agenda packet) For more on Louisa’s BOS meeting, check out this new community newsletter dedicated to Louisa County called Engage Louisa from Tammy…
Week Ahead for September 6, 2021: Louisa BOS to talk utility-scale solar policy; Charlottesville Council to talk statue’s fate
…Commission A discussion of a well insurance program for county residents A discussion on how to plan for future utility scale solar applications. “To date, applicants have submitted six utility-scale…
Report from Richmond: The good, the bad from a busy session
…passed and is expected to be approved by Governor Youngkin. This bipartisan, compromise legislation promises to encourage more responsible siting of future utility-scale solar projects by requiring solar developers to…
Week Ahead for May 9, 2022: Charlottesville PC to review 390-bedroom building on Jefferson Park Avenue; Nelson County Supervisors to resume discussion of Ridgecrest Mobile Home Park
…2022 Louisa Planning Commission to take up solar rules, short-term rentals The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet twice in person in the Louisa County Meeting Room. The first time…
Week Ahead for August 8, 2022: Charlottesville PC to get update on zoning rewrite; Greene Supervisors to adopt water and sewer ordinance
…11, 2022 Louisa County Planning Commission to have five public hearings, one on a solar installation The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the Louisa County…
Week Ahead for November 14, 2022: Fluvanna wants to know the cost of providing government services; Albemarle to learn of climate risks
…of change due to a shifting climate, and will also consider changing zoning to provide more standards for utility-scale solar. Fluvanna Supervisors will learn of a metric known as the…