Greene County Summer Updates
Summer updates on PEC’s work on Greene County’s comprehensive plan, water supply planning and farmland protection …
A Day of Celebrating Conservation: PEC’s 2026 Annual Gathering
We couldn’t have asked for a better day to hold PEC’s Annual Gathering on Saturday, May 30 to celebrate conservation and community. A beautiful property, exciting program line-up, sun and blue skies beckoned nearly 200 …
Time’s Up: The Costs of Data Center Tax Break in Virginia Far Outweigh the Benefits
Virginia has one last chance this year to pump the brakes on an unprecedented data center expansion that is overwhelming the state’s electric grid — and its communities …
The General Assembly Must Prioritize People Over Data Centers
PEC is calling on legislators to go further and use the budget to pause the sales tax exemption and pause approvals of new data center projects so Virginia can actually plan for the impacts of …
Media advisory: Virginia Gov. Spanberger to Sign Bill Defining Agrivoltaics
Gov. Spanberger is joining The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) for a ceremony celebrating the signing of a bill (SB 508/HB 340) that officially defines the term agrivoltaics and paves the way for well crafted, well …
Op-Ed: The Budget Provides a Chance for Real Data Center Reform
No other industry in the state has such a large footprint with so few regulatory hurdles and such a profound impact on the public — with little transparency or public input until deals are done …
A Big Win for Net Metering in Virginia + Free Assessments During Solarize Piedmont
We’re excited to share a major win for clean energy and energy independence in Virginia. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) ruled that net metering, which is an essential part of rooftop solar, will remain unchanged! …
Joshua Falls-Yeat 765 kV Transmission Line Update
Next steps for the Joshua Falls-Yeat 765 kV transmission line project, including a list of community meetings you can attend in June, an opportunity for public comment, and what actions communities have taken …
Rooftop Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here we answer the most common questions about rooftop solar, including benefits, costs, and how solar and net metering work …
Press Release: Virginia is No Longer Deciding What’s Best for Virginia: The NextEra/Dominion Deal is Another Example of Data Centers Determining Our Future
The announced acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra is the latest — and largest — example of the expansion of monopoly control over basic utility services and is a threat to Virginians’ right to self …
