Deconstruction and documentation of former Gilberts Corner gas station building to begin Dec. 2
After nearly three years of careful evaluation, The Piedmont Environmental […]
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
Orange County Proposes New “Technology” Zoning District
The Orange County Planning Commission is poised to recommend a […]
Press Release: Piedmont Environmental Council Reacts to SCC Decisions in the Biennial Rate Case
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) just announced its decision […]
Press Release: PEC Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners
The Piedmont Environmental Council is pleased to announce the winners […]
Additional Transmission Lines Proposed to Serve Data Centers
There is another opportunity right now to share your input […]
2025 Impact Report
Thank you for taking a moment to read about PEC’s […]
A Tale of Two Bridges
Last week, we welcomed a long-awaited pedestrian bridge over U.S. […]
Proposed Increase to Data Center Diesel Generator Use
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is currently accepting […]
Make Your Voice Heard Today on Data Center Impacts, Part II
As we wrote recently, there are some immediate opportunities to […]
Make Your Voice Heard Today on Data Center Impacts, Part II
As we wrote recently, there are some immediate opportunities to […]
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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