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Week Ahead for September 6, 2021: Louisa BOS to talk utility-scale solar policy; Charlottesville Council to talk statue’s fate

…residents A discussion on how to plan for future utility scale solar applications.  “To date, applicants have submitted six utility-scale conditional use permit requests involving almost 4,000 acres,” reads the staff report from that last one. “Currently no guidelines, policies, or…

On The Ground – Fall 2019

…county officials with difficult land-use decisions. Cricket Solar – A Foregone Application The Cricket Solar, LLC application, submitted by BayWa r.e., was officially withdrawn on August 26th. After multiple changes to the Site Plan since its original submission in December…

On the Ground Updates – March 2020

On the Ground Updates – March 2020

…Blue Ridge”) introducing four topics about the region—natural and recreational aspects, threats and challenges, conservation easements, and local land protection programs—with insight from three conservation easement landowners.  Culpeper  Maroon Solar Return, Utility-Scale Solar  In late-January, Strata Solar submitted a new…

On The Ground Updates – September 2023

On The Ground Updates – September 2023

…future installations in the county. As an alternative, PEC is recommending a strong ordinance that supports private solar for farmers and residents and allows limited utility-scale solar in a way that protects agricultural lands and quality of life. Culpeper North…

2024 General Assembly: Building Bipartisan Support for Conservation

2024 General Assembly: Building Bipartisan Support for Conservation

…clean, renewable solar power. However, not everyone can put solar on their own rooftop due to ownership, capital, or other technical restraints. Community solar is an alternative that allows Virginians to power their homes and businesses with smaller solar projects,…

2023 Highlights: A Holistic Approach to Conservation

2023 Highlights: A Holistic Approach to Conservation

…to Community Solar,” “Powering Progress Through Rooftop Solar,” and “Deploying Utility-Scale Solar Responsibly.” Hiking on PEC’s Old Carolina Road Trail at Gilberts Corner. Credit Hugh Kenny/PEC Setting an Example Through Land Ownership PEC has taken on the occasional role of…