ACP Archives
The Friends of Buckingham have worked for more than seven years to protect our lands from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Our efforts were successful!
An archive of what went into this remarkable environmental accomplishment follows.
Pipelines & Compressor Stations
The fight against the ACP
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Climate change and more
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Courts and regulatory agencies managing environmental issues
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Videos of our hearings and celebrations
Pipelines & Compressor Stations
Lopez and Rasoul: Pipeline not worth cost to Virginians
By Alfonso Lopez and Sam Rasoul Lopez and Rasoul are both Democratic members of the House of Delegates. Lopez is from Arlington. Rasoul is from Roanoke. As the State Water Control Board is scheduled to take up certification of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, it’s...
2nd worker dies from from injuries suffered in Oct. 31 Colonial Pipeline explosion
Read more: ABC 33/40.com/news - 12.06.2017 Posted by: Nelson Bailey
Atlantic Coast Pipeline blows another deadline as NC officials seek more info
The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, already more than a year behind schedule, missed another deadline Wednesday when North Carolina regulators said they would not issue an environmental permit by Dec. 15 as had been expected. The N.C. Department of Environmental...
VIDEOS: Pipeline explodes south of Carlsbad
EDDY COUNTY, New Mexico - A pipeline explosion south of Carlsbad prompted evacuations early Wednesday morning. (Photo: Makayla Viehweg) People are back home, but talk about a wild morning. Makayla Viehweg lives about a mile away from where the explosion happened. She...
Pipe Dreams: Economic & Jobs Myths of Natural Gas Pipelines
NRDC recently commissioned an analysis from economists at the Applied Economics Clinic at Tufts University to dig into the repeated claim by project proponents that new interstate natural gas pipelines like the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) or Mountain Valley Pipeline...
Father, son killed in Dixon area pipeline explosion
NACHUSA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in northern Illinois say a father and son were killed in a natural gas pipeline explosion while working on a farm field. Officials on Wednesday said 59-year-old father Rory Miller of Amboy and 30-year-old son Ryan Miller of Oregon died...
New Economic Analysis: Fracked-Gas Pipelines Could Lead to Billions More in Charges to Dominion Customers, No Job Growth in Virginia
You know how Gov. Terry McAuliffe has spent the past four years running around Virginia, repeating Dominion’s (laughable, false) talking points about how the Atlantic Coast Pipeline will be a “game changer” that will supposedly “spur economic growth in all parts of...
Water Testing Begins Along Gas Pipeline Route
12/05/2017 Release from Friends of Nelson: Some 20 households in Horizons Village near Nellysford in Nelson County, Virginia, will be testing their groundwater quality to gather baseline data suitable for legal action if and when the construction of the Atlantic Coast...
FERC Says Emails Prove Rover Lied About Demolishing This Old House
In May 2015, Rover purchased a house in Carroll County, OH, located near where the pipeline, and a compressor station for that pipeline, is due to run. Rover bought the house to use for offices for several Rover affiliate companies. After buying it, Rover determined...
“Campaign to elect a pipeline:” Va.’s most powerful company ran multi-front fight
RICHMOND -- Dominion Energy was taking no chances with the fate of its proposed natural gas pipeline during this year’s election season, even though both major candidates for governor supported the $5 billion project. The state’s most powerful corporation, along with...
Other Environmental Issues
Energy Democracy: Building a Solar Dream in a Tar Sands Nightmare
We've been looking down far too long and digging the bottom of the barrel in dirty fossil fuels. We must now turn our gaze towards the sun and realize the true energy potential that is available to us here and now. We must choose to build healthy vibrant communities...
Dominion plans three new solar farms – Richmond Times-Dispatch: Business
New solar power farms could be coming to Louisa, Powhatan and Isle of Wight counties, Dominion Virginia Power announced Thursday. Source: Dominion plans three new solar farms - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Business Note the relatively small investment compared to the ACP,...
Augusta Service Authority comment to FERC- Is the route changing again?
Download the document augusta service authority If you want to see the negligence of Dominion and the audacity of the FERC, watch this struggle. This is a critical area where the ACP route may be forced to alter substantially, and or FERC will be caught doing...
Renewables overtake coal in the UK energy mix for the first time
Thanks to an increase in solar panels and wind turbines, as well as a particularly sunny and windy quarter, renewable energy has supplied a record 25% of the UK’s energy mix in Q2 2015, leapfrogging coal for the first time. Source: Renewables overtake coal in the UK...
Editorial: True conservatives support environmental protection
A Democratic president’s trip reminds Republicans of their historic ties to environmentalism. Theodore Roosevelt’s embrace of conservation planted the seeds for the environmental movement. Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency. Source: Editorial: True...
Dept of Conservation and Recreation comments to FERC 09/04/2015
pdf of comments submitted to FERC including various resources under their protection/development. also some of the endangered species and ecosystems they are concerned about
Third U.S. City Goes 100% Renewable
Aspen is one of three U.S. cities to run on 100 percent renewable energy as of today, according to city officials. The Colorado mountain town is best known for its posh ski resorts, but this beautiful town also has established itself as a leader in environmental...
Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice
“Pope Francis, We Heard Your Call for a Conversation, Let's Talk Climate Justice” Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Where: The National Mall – Between 4th & 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC Join Wild Virginia, the Virginia Sierra Club, and other regional pipeline...
Firm seeking to build $35 million solar facility in Buckingham
Virginia Solar LLC is seeking to construct a $35 million solar energy facility at 623 High Rock Road in Buckingham County. The firm is seeking a special use permit from the county to construct the facility, which would include ancillary support facilities and...
Fish and Wild life FERC filing
fish and wildlife comments check out this comment, as it contains numerous protected species of plants and animals that may be familiar to you. If so there are instructions here for contacting Fish and wildlife to let them know more reasons that might stop this...
Environmental Justice
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