PFAS in Biosolids: Public Hearing Thursday, Oct. 23
Join us at a public hearing this Thursday, Oct. 23 to […]
Piedmont Environmental Council
Now one of the most effective community-based environmental groups in the country, PEC works with the citizens of our nine-county region to conserve land, create high-quality communities, strengthen rural economies, celebrate historic resources, protect air and water quality, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat, and improve people’s access to nature.
Recent News
Loop de ‘Ville Creates Community, Outdoors
More than 350 people braved a rainy day to take […]
Net Metering Fight, Value of Solar Report and PEC’s Agrivoltaics Project
Read on to learn more about our recently completed, first-of-its-kind […]
Farming the Sun: How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Virginia’s Energy Crisis
Virginia needs energy solutions that work with communities, not against […]
Video: Agrivoltaics Project at PEC’s Community Farm
Explore our video updates detailing the exciting progress of the […]
Press Release: Financial incentives available to farmers for haying practices that support nesting birds
Media Contacts: October Greenfield, VGBI Co-Coordinator, ogreenfield@pecva.org; 540-347-2334, x7051Lauria McShane, […]
Report Finds Solar Far Exceeds Value Communicated by Dominion
PEC commissioned Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors to study and […]
Albemarle Comprehensive Planto be Adopted Wed., Oct. 15
After four years of diligent work that included countless hours […]
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for October 13, 2025
This week: Albemarle PC to review removal of properties from […]
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for October 6, 2025
This week: Charlottesville City Council to consider $6.2 million purchase […]
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
- Data Centers in the Town of Orange? Protecting Our Small-Town Character The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is working closely with residents...
Read more - Piedmont Mobility Alliance Convenes Summit to Advocate for Better Community Access to the Great Outdoors The Piedmont Mobility Alliance will convene the sixth annual Active...
Read more - An Electric Super-Highway Through the Piedmont Joining the list of new energy and infrastructure proposals across...
Read more - An Electric Super-Highway Through the Piedmont Joining the list of new energy and infrastructure proposals across...
Read more - 2026 Work Days at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Before getting started, Gerco briefs volunteers. Photo by SA Ferguson...
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