On Jan. 11, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny Maroon Solar LLC’s utility-scale solar proposal for the third time. Previous iterations of the 1,879-acre solar project in the Stevensburg…
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2023-2028 Strategic Plan
…of it is expected to come via utility-scale solar in rural areas. As the use of solar energy expands, we will advocate for projects and associated infrastructure that are planned…
Bills and Budget Amendments Post-Crossover
…PEC and the conservation community has been the expansion of distributed and community-owned solar energy. Our parking lots, brownfields and non-arable lands can serve as important solar sites, but these…
How It Works: Step-by-Step Process
Here’s how to participate in Solarize Piedmont in six easy steps. 1. Sign Up Interested in solar, but not sure where to start? Curious about what you should be looking…
On The Ground – Fall 2019
…being considered, the Plan becomes an increasingly important document, aiding county officials with difficult land-use decisions. Cricket Solar – A Foregone Application The Cricket Solar, LLC application, submitted by BayWa…
A Few Highlights from 2019
…serves as a case study for future solar developers, as it is an effective example of improper utility-scale solar siting. Although we are proud to have assisted the community throughout…
On the Ground Updates – March 2020
…aspects, threats and challenges, conservation easements, and local land protection programs—with insight from three conservation easement landowners. Culpeper Maroon Solar Return, Utility-Scale Solar In late-January, Strata Solar submitted a new…
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of June 5, 2023
…Union Road. Albemarle Supervisors will learn more about best practices for permitting and approving utility-scale solar solar project and learn more about how county staff plan to pay for the…
On The Ground Updates – September 2023
…future installations in the county. As an alternative, PEC is recommending a strong ordinance that supports private solar for farmers and residents and allows limited utility-scale solar in a way…
2024 General Assembly: Building Bipartisan Support for Conservation
…clean, renewable solar power. However, not everyone can put solar on their own rooftop due to ownership, capital, or other technical restraints. Community solar is an alternative that allows Virginians…