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PEC works toward energy solutions that emphasize efficiency first, use appropriate technologies for the 21st Century and respect the scenic and historic character of the Piedmont.


NIETC Deserves a Stand Alone Hearing

NIETC Deserves a Stand Alone Hearing Last month 15 US Senators asked for an oversight hearing in the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. The good news is that the Committee has indicated that it will hold a hearing on transmission-re...

Interactive Map: National Designation Benefits Nation's Oldest Dirtiest Power Plants

Teaser image link to article Interactive Map: National Designation Benefits Nation's Oldest Dirtiest Power PlantsAn interactive map connecting outdated power plants with energy consumption on the East Coast. 

Switch Off Coal

Learn about the coal-by-wire cycle and how to Switch Off Coal by being a part of the best energy solutions--conservation and efficiency. 

Proposed 500-kV Transmission Line

Dominion and TrAILCo have announced plans for a 500-kilovolt transmission line through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties. The proposed towers would stand up to 16 stories tall. 

Understanding National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC)

Resources on this Department of Energy designation. 

Energy Solutions

Be a part of the energy solution and learn more about how you can participate in conserving energy. 

Media Stories

Newspaper, TV, and radio reports on energy policy and how it affects us here in the Piedmont. 

Energy Solutions