Orange County Residents: Demand Commonsense Data Center Regulation
This coming Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Board of Supervisors is […]
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
The PEC Leadership Felt ‘Round the World
Finally, the world is hearing the alarm that The Piedmont […]
Wild & Connected: Shenandoah Borderlands property conserved
Nestled on the eastern slope of Saddleback Mountain, a small […]
AC44 adopted: PEC’s engagement secures smarter land use planning in Albemarle
Throughout our 50+ year history, PEC has weighed in on […]
The friendliest type of energy generation: a conversation on agrivoltaics
PEC’s Senior Energy & Climate Advisor Ashish Kapoor and Community […]
General Assembly Snapshot: 2026
The Virginia General Assembly will convene for a 60-day session […]
On the Ground Updates — December 2025
A series of short updates from around the PEC region […]
President’s Letter: Looking to the Future
One of the most difficult roles that PEC plays is […]
Press Release: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Should Not Loosen Rules on Data Center Use of Diesel Generators
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed a […]
Dominion Energy’s Proposed Changes to “Net Metering” Would Undercut Small-Scale Solar
In May 2025, Dominion Energy petitioned the State Corporation Commission […]
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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