UVA’s replacement of coal at heat plan requires public notice for permit modification
A public hearing and informational will be held on December 1, 2026
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Charlottesville PC gets first look at draft Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
The plan is a companion to the 2023 Climate Action Plan
Albemarle Supervisors approve policy to streamline installation of solar roofs
The Architectural Review Board must now approve criteria
Charlottesville Planning Commission briefed on environmental reviews underway
An underlying theme in the plans is a desire to build more infill housing in Charlottesville
Albemarle Supervisors briefed on how county government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Albemarle did not meet a target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2022
Tree Commission presents recommendations for how City Council can help increase tree canopy
This report comes at a time when the City of Charlottesville is also studying ways to change environmental regulations to encourage more infill development
UVA among groups that receive $8M from DEQ for food rescue and composting
Some of the funding will go to increase storage capacity for the UVA Food Assist program
Charlottesville enters into purchase agreement for solar panels at CHS
The projects are expected to be operational sometime in 2027
Next court date is January 16 for Dominion’s suit to resume offshore wind project paused by Trump administration
The U.S. Department of Interior alleges the presence of wind turbines presents a national security threat
Trump administration halts Dominion’s wind energy project off the coast of Virginia
Construction of the 2.6 gigawatt project is about two-thirds completed