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Virginia state senator’s solar plan roils conservationists

January 28, 2026 Guest User

Republican Sen. Richard Stuart sits in the Senate chamber in Richmond, January 16, 2026. Stuart is trying install a solar farm on property he owns that is under a conservation easement. Photo by Christopher Tyree // VCIJ

Republican Sen. Richard Stuart wants to develop a large solar farm on his property. Green energy advocates say it would set a dangerous precedent.

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In Environment, State Government, politics Tags easement, conservation, solar, landuse

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