AES’ Pulaski project is a planned solar facility in Pulaski County, VA. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
The project will support the Commonwealth’s goal to generate 100% of its electricity from carbon-free energy sources by 2050.
Project overview
150 MW solar
Enough clean energy to power 25,000 VA homes annually
Pulaski County, VA
Project details
- 1,217 acres of undeveloped, leased, privately held land in VA
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Expected project timeline
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible and sustainable clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Approximately $13 million dollars
Expected to be generated in tax revenue for Pulaski County and over the life of the project.
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Wetland Desktop Evaluation
- Wetland Delineation
- Threatened & Endangered Species Desktop Assessment
- Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
- Phase I Cultural Resource Survey
- Topography Survey
- Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
AES is a proud member and partner of
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- SHINE/SVCC (Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence)
- KidWind Challenge, Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy, James Madison University
- University of Richmond
- Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
- Virginia Association of Counties
- Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance
- Virginia Community College System
- Virginia Tech
Project updates
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Charles McClure
Senior Development Manager
Reggie Butler
Project Manager, Permitting
Richard Lambert
Manager, Stakeholder Relations
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Pulaski Solar.
Phone number: (804) 829-7234
Email: VAstakeholderrelations@aes.com