Commission Study Confirms that Energy Demand is Out of Control, Threatening The Community with Higher Costs and Impacts Across the State and Beyond
We applaud the commission’s work over the past year 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
Commentary: Dominion, data centers are fleecing ratepayers
PEC President, Chris Miller, recently wrote an op-ed in the […]
Plantings for the Piedmont applications open for 2025-2026
See if you are eligible for FREE assistance to plant […]
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for November 25, 2024
This week: Charlottesville’s draft capital improvement plan to go before […]
Alumni Testimonials
Over 200 college-aged students have graduated from our Randal Fellowship […]
Video: Virginia’s Parks and Battlefields are at Risk
Virginia’s state and national parks, battlefields, and other historic and […]
Virginia Conservation Network’s Our 2025 Common Agenda Environmental Briefing Book
Our Common Agenda is your road map for state-based, pragmatic, policy […]
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PEC Announces Annual Photo Contest Winners for 2024
The Piedmont Environmental Council is pleased to announce the winners […]
Free Bridge Lane is Closed to Cars, Open to the Public
As a result of longtime advocacy, Free Bridge Lane is […]