It’s Time for Virginia to Pause Data Center Approvals
Virginia’s energy grid and communities are at a breaking point. […]
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
Why Dominion is Trying to Kill Small-Scale Solar – Webinar Recording
On Dec. 8, 2025, the Piedmont Environmental Council hosted and […]
Update on Solar Regulations, Soil/Forage Research & Agrivoltaic Project Initiatives – Webinar Recording
On December 5, 2025, Virginia Tech’s School of Plant & […]
Golden to Mars Transmission Line Hearing Delayed, Comment Period Extended After Nearly 600 Sign Up to Testify
In September, we encouraged you to submit comments and sign up […]
Culpeper Update: Moving the Needle
In this quarterly Culpeper update, I share some ways we’ve […]
Ask Albemarle County Leaders to Fund Quality, Connected Communities and Resource Protection
This text was taken from an email alert sent out […]
Video: Restoring Kestrel Habitat in Virginia
PEC’s Lauria McShane and other members of the Virginia Grassland […]
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for December 8, 2025
This week: Charlottesville PC to hold public hearing on proposed […]
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for November 30, 2025
This week: Albemarle Supervisors to be presented with School Board’s […]
Cville Area Land Use Week Ahead for November 24, 2025
This week: Albemarle PC to review build-out analysis; Charlottesville PC […]
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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