Upcoming SCC Hearings: Golden to Mars Transmission Line
Two critical opportunities are coming up to advocate for undergrounding […]
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
Golden to Mars Project Timeline
Dominion Energy plans to build 8.4 miles of new transmission […]
SCC Talking Points: Golden to Mars Tranmission Line
In order to have the most impact, it is important […]
Why Should Virginians Pay Big Tech’s Electric Bills?
The 2025 Biennial Review of Dominion Energy currently underway is the […]
Fall Tree Planting Volunteer Opportunities
We are so excited for our three volunteer tree plantings […]
Gigaland Application Withdrawn: Our Community’s Voice Was Heard!
In a victory and a testament to the power of […]
Enter PEC’s annual Virginia Piedmont photo contest now through Sept. 30
alling all professional and amateur photographers. Now through September 30, […]
Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest – Registration is OPEN!
Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest – Registration is OPEN! CHARLOTTESVILLE, […]
Join Us for a Data Center Community Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 16
Join us for a community meeting in Charlottesville Tuesday, Sept. […]
Cville Land Use for August 18, 2025
This week: Updates on Albemarle County’s rules for riparian buffers […]
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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