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Leesburg Today, November 18, 2008
"Yesterday’s approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission of one segment of the TrAILCo and Dominion Virginia Power application to build a 240-mile transmission to end in southern Loudoun County brings Dominion closer to a green light to build its section of the line in Virginia."
Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 16, 2008
"The Piedmont Environmental Council will host two community meetings to update area residents on Dominion Power’s proposed high-voltage transmission line...A Nov. 24 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library in Washington, Va., and a Dec. 3 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Jefffersonton Community Center in northern Culpeper County."
TV 3, November 14, 2008
"The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted to approve their portion of the high voltage line.
The administrative law judges and expert witnesses in the Key Stone state recommended a rejection of the lines, which would halt the entire plan.
"In the Pennsylvania case where the judges, experts, and office of consumer advocate said that this is not needed, it seems to me that it is a political decision by them approving that line," says Robert Lazaro, Director of Communications."
Northern Virginia Daily, November 14, 2008
"Barring action from the courts, the TrAIL power line project is a done deal.
Utility regulators in Pennsylvania voted 4-1 in favor of the controversial 500-kilo volt transmission line at a meeting Thursday morning... "The decision runs counter to the recommendations of the administrative law judges and their own expert witnesses," said Christopher Miller, president of the Piedmont Environmental Council.
"PEC and its partners will continue to move forward with our appeal of this case in the Supreme Court of the commonwealth of Virginia," he said."
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Washington Post, November 14, 2008
"Pennsylvania regulators yesterday approved the construction of a controversial high-voltage power line through part of the state, giving Dominion Virginia Power the final authorization necessary to begin construction on a 65-mile stretch through rural Northern Virginia...The lead opponent has been the anti-sprawl Piedmont Environmental Council, which raised more than $3 million to challenge the project and asked the Virginia Supreme Court to overturn the state’s approval of it. "
TV 3, November 14, 2008
"The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted to approve their portion of the high voltage line.
The administrative law judges and expert witnesses in the Key Stone state recommended a rejection of the lines, which would halt the entire plan.
"In the Pennsylvania case where the judges, experts, and office of consumer advocate said that this is not needed, it seems to me that it is a political decision by them approving that line," says Robert Lazaro, Director of Communications."
Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 16, 2008
"The Piedmont Environmental Council will host two community meetings to update area residents on Dominion Power’s proposed high-voltage transmission line...A Nov. 24 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library in Washington, Va., and a Dec. 3 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Jefffersonton Community Center in northern Culpeper County."
Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 16, 2008
"The Piedmont Environmental Council will host two community meetings to update area residents on Dominion Power’s proposed high-voltage transmission line...A Nov. 24 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library in Washington, Va., and a Dec. 3 meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Jefffersonton Community Center in northern Culpeper County. "
WTOP, November 11, 2008
"A new warning and a new president are renewing the debate over power supply across the Washington region...Robert Lazaro, from Virginia-based Piedmont Environmental Council, wants local leaders to do more planning together.
"Putting small power plants where they are needed so when there is a spike in local demand these plants can be turned on and provide power within the existing grid." "
Fauquier Times-Democrat, November 12, 2008
"The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and three area counties, including Fauquier, want the Virginia Supreme Court to kill a proposed high-voltage transmission line through the Piedmont.
PEC, Prince William, Fauquier and Culpeper counties last week filed notices to appeal the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) approval of the 500,000-volt line.
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Fauquier Times-Democrat, October 24, 2008
"Exploring the Small Farm Dream- Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right for You?
November 6th- December 4th, 2008, Airlie Center, Warrenton, Virginia
Taking place over four Thursday evening sessions commencing November 6th, Exploring the Small Farm Dream will help potential new farmers and agricultural business owners evaluate their farm business dreams and clarify next steps. "
Washington Post, October 8, 2008
"State regulators approved Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal yesterday to build a 65-mile transmission line through rural Northern Virginia, saying that the project is critical to delivering electricity to the power-hungry region and avoiding widespread blackouts...West Virginia officials have agreed to their portion, but Pennsylvania has not made a decision on the mile within its borders. A decision is expected any day, and a denial could derail the Virginia section. "
Winchester Star, October 8, 2008
"The Virginia State Corporation Commission gave its blessing Tuesday to a high-voltage power line that would travel across Northern Virginia. ...Christopher G. Miller, president of the Warrenton-based Piedmont Environmental Council that opposes the transmission line, remains hopeful that the project will not be approved by all of the state officials.
In a telephone interview Tuesday, Miller said that even the SCC’s Shannon had reservations about the project.
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WAMU, October 9, 2008
"Regulators in Virginia have given the green light to a multi-state high-voltage power line proposed for the northern part of the state. The line would involve multi-story towers running from southwestern Pennsylvania across West Virginia and through Northern Virginia. State regulators approved the line over opposition from local groups such as the Piedmont Environmental Council who argued that while landowners in Virginia would have their land seized and scenic views would be spoiled, Virginians wouldn’t see much benefit."
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