CONSERVATION NEWS
Bill of the Day: Clean Car Standards
During this session of the General Assembly, Virginia has its best opportunity in years to advance transportation electrification through Clean Car Standards (HB1965) which will expand consumer car choice, keep automobile jobs in Virginia, reduce air pollution from transportation emissions, and improve human health.
Bill of the Day: Electric Utility Rate Reform
Electric utility rate reform legislation will protect consumers and restore oversight authority to regulators. Without, Virginians will lose out on refunds for the $500 million in overcharges by Dominion Energy since 2017 and regulators may not be able to lower over-charged electric bills.
Bill of the Day: Conservation Easements
Support conservation easement bills: HB1760 and SB1199
What We’re Focusing On
CLEAN WATER & FLOOD RESILIENCE
Restoring health and water quality to our creeks, rivers, and the Bay by reducing pollution from agriculture, wastewater, and stormwater, and ending plastic waste.
LAND & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Protecting Virginia’s natural resources to support clean water and air, wildlife populations, viewsheds, food security, culture, history, and improved physical and mental health.
LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION
Leveraging smarter land use, expanding alternatives to driving, and electrifying transportation to reduce carbon emissions and lower vehicle miles traveled.
CLIMATE & ENERGY
Responsibly developing clean energy infrastructure, ramping up energy efficiency and solar investments, and ensuring an equitable transition to a clean energy economy.
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Achieving our conservation efforts through an equitable and inclusive government, with policies and programs that represent and benefit all Virginians