VIRGINIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY

Virginians for Responsible Energy is a group of concerned citizens from Rockbridge, Botetourt, and Alleghany Counties. We first got together when Apex Clean Energy Holdings was requesting that a Special Exception Permit be granted for the Rocky Forge Wind project by the Botetourt Board of Supervisors. At public meetings, the board heard from Apex representatives and citizens. While many citizens voiced support for the project, others presented information about the adverse environmental impacts of industrial scale wind turbines, as well as the questionable business practices used by Apex Clean Energy and its companies. In spite of the significant issues raised at these meetings, the supervisors granted the Special Exception Permit on January 26, 2016.