…White Oak Tree Solar LLC for a utility-scale solar facility on 439 acres of land in the Fork Union magisterial district. This is for a 38 megawatt facility. Most of the packet pertains to this application. Conceptual plan for White…
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Three Advocacy Priorities That Need Your Attention
…much energy could be generated if we covered parking lots in Virginia with solar canopies? A: 64 Terawatt hours, or half of the state’s energy usage! Parking lot solar is a practical and effective way to utilize already developed land…
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for March 11, 2024
…in this area designated rural. (staff report) Fluvanna PC to get updates on solar policy, Comprehensive Plan The Fluvanna County Planning Commission has a work session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular session at 7 p.m. They meet at…
President’s Letter: While There Is Still Time
…ambitious goal for renewable energy, which PEC supports. When it comes to solar, the state is making tremendous progress toward the goals of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which requires development of 16,100 megawatts of solar and onshore wind by…
Week Ahead for July 8, 2024: Albemarle County Planning Commission to get look at “refined” process for Comprehensive Plan update
…the Comprehensive Plan as well as another public hearing on utility-scale solar uses on agricultural land. Nelson County Supervisors have a lot of odds and ends including approving a project agreement for their $2.5 million Virginia Department of Transportation grant…
So Many Bills, So Little Time
…would de-monopolize Virginia’s electricity system. That legislation was carried over until 2021 and remains a PEC priority. We are pleased, however, to report the passage of several bills. These include the Solar Freedom bill, removing barriers to small-scale solar; HB167,…
What Does 2021 Hold for Conservation?
…older easements. We also expect to see a 25-percent state tax credit proposed for landowners who install small-scale solar systems and remain hopeful that the federal tax credit will be reauthorized. Utility-scale solar will play a large role in meeting…
Week Ahead for April 19, 2021: Greene PC to take up Villages at Terrace Greene; ARB to review Biscuit Run park site plan
…includes resolutions to adopt the FY22 budget of $123.36 million and a public hearing on a solar power facility. (agenda packet) For more on Louisa’s BOS meeting, check out this new community newsletter dedicated to Louisa County called Engage Louisa from Tammy…
Report from Richmond: The good, the bad from a busy session
…of future utility-scale solar projects by requiring solar developers to submit mitigation plans to address significant adverse impacts to agricultural and forestal resources. Beyond utility-scale solar, this session saw no shortage of bills related to other land use issues. PEC…
Week Ahead for May 9, 2022: Charlottesville PC to review 390-bedroom building on Jefferson Park Avenue; Nelson County Supervisors to resume discussion of Ridgecrest Mobile Home Park
…2022 Louisa Planning Commission to take up solar rules, short-term rentals The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet twice in person in the Louisa County Meeting Room. The first time will be at 5 p.m. for a long-range work session…