Six rivers added to Virginia Scenic Rivers System
As the Virginia Scenic Rivers Program turns 50 this year, it has gained six rivers to the state scenic system.
Virginia Conservation Network Releases 2020 Special Session Common Agenda
VCN's special edition of our annual Briefing Book highlights ways in which investments in natural resources will help relieve the economic and health-related impacts of our prolonged battle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
SCC Finalizes Improvements to Dominion’s Energy Saving Programs
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) released its final order in Dominion’s energy efficiency case. The ruling contains a slate of Dominion Energy programs that will help customers save energy and money. It also sets parameters in place to ensure Dominion tracks and meets each programs’ goals.
2020 General Assembly Special Session Preview
REGISTER HERE The General Assembly will reconvene on August 18th to address budget impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other urgent issues including racial equity and justice. Join Virginia Conservation Network and partners over Zoom on Tuesday, August 4 from 11 am - 1 pm for an [...]
ROUNDUP: Cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
After more than six years of environmental violations, vacated permits, and strong resistance from communities across the Commonwealth, it was announced today that Dominion Energy’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline project has been cancelled.
Network Partners Weigh in on Vehicle Electrification
Several VCN partners submitted comments that addressed concerns over cost of deployment and rate design, energy storage, and public charging infrastructure.
SELC/Sierra Club: Atlantic Coast Pipeline problems persist despite Supreme Court decision
The Sierra Club and SELC respond to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a lower court decision that limited the U.S. Forest Service’s authority to issue a permit to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).
ROUNDUP: SCC Extension of Moratorium on Utility Disconnections
VCN Partner organizations calls for the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to extend its moratorium on utility disconnections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Happy Earth Day! Three quick and easy ways to celebrate.
Happy Earth Day! Fifty years ago today, advocates mobilized more than 20 million people to demand action on the environmental challenges of the time. Today, Earth Day is observed in around 190 countries, celebrated by almost 100,000 organizations, and is the largest civic observance in the world. While we can’t [...]