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Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

By Peter Krebs, Charlottesville/Albemarle Community Advocacy Manager Full video of Thursday Presentations | Full video of Friday Panel Discussion | …
The 2025 General Assembly Again Fails to Take Meaningful Action on the Accelerating Impact of Data Centers on Virginians

The 2025 General Assembly Again Fails to Take Meaningful Action on the Accelerating Impact of Data Centers on Virginians

The General Assembly chose to avoid addressing the mounting financial and environmental risks and costs to all Virginians. It’s not …
Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

We are concerned about the potential negative impacts from a Route 50 safety and operations study. We encourage you to …
Thinking about Solar for Your Home?

Thinking about Solar for Your Home?

By investing in rooftop solar for your home, you can save money, protect yourself from rising utility rates and, when …
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Imperiled by Development, Wilderness Battlefield Named One of Nation’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

Wilderness Battlefield, site of a pivotal clash that marked a turning point in the Civil War, was named one of …
Video: "The Hidden Costs of the Cloud: Data Centers in Virginia"

Video: “The Hidden Costs of the Cloud: Data Centers in Virginia”

Virginia is undergoing an unprecedented economic, technological, and environmental transformation, all centered around the activities of one industry: data centers …

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Where We Work

Our staff cover nine counties and one city in Virginia’s northern Piedmont region: Albemarle, Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.

Focus Areas

The Piedmont Environmental Council strives to make the Virginia Piedmont a model and leader on conservation, restoration, smart growth and climate action.

Contact Us

We have offices and staff who work throughout our nine-county region – email, give us a call or plan to stop by!

Warrenton Office

45 Horner Street
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
540.347.2334 

Charlottesville Office

410 East Water Street, Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.2033