Bill of the Day: Defending the Virginia Clean Economy Act
We must continue advocating for the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) to ensure a healthy future for all Virginians.
We’re Hiring! Administrative Assistant
The Virginia Conservation Network is hiring an Administrative Assistant to work with VCN’s Director of Operations and Fundraising to support the everyday operations of our organization.
Video: Chesterfield Residents Oppose Dominion Plant
Appalachian Voices has released a video showcasing interviews with local residents opposing Dominion's proposed gas-fired power plant in Chesterfield, VA.
Chesterfield Gas Plant Health Impacts Fact Sheet
SELC has released an updated health impacts factsheet on Dominion's proposed 1,000-megawatt gas plant. The update includes a new map indicating both potential sites and revised pollutant data, emphasizing that the gas plant will generate more pollution than the existing coal plant.
Meeting Virginia’s Energy Needs Sustainably
Shenandoah University's Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society released a working paper outlining concerns about Dominion Energy's proposed Chesterfield peaker plant, such as its susceptibility to extreme weather events, health impacts, and high costs.
Report: The Peaker Problem
Clean Energy Group and Strategen released a report examining the peaker power plant landscape in 3 major U.S. cities and their context and impact on low-income communities and communities of color.
ROUNDUP: Local Leaders Oppose Gas-Fired Peaker Plant
Virginia Conservation Network Partners applaud the Central Virginia legislators for sharing a letter of opposition to the proposed gas-fired peaker plant in Chesterfield.
Dominion “Peaker” Plant to Pollute Chesterfield County
Just 2 miles down the road from Bellwood Elementary School, Dominion Energy plans to construct a massive gas-fired power plant in Chesterfield County.
ROUNDUP: Mountain Valley Pipeline Air Quality Permit
Virginia's conservation community speaks up against the Mountain Valley Pipeline air quality permit and compressor station decision.