5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Virginia
Virginia produces 278 times as much energy from the sun and wind as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts here.
Elly
Boehmer
State Director, Environment Virginia
Started on staff: 2016
B.A., University of Vermont
A former canvass director and organizer with Impact, Elly now directs Environment Virginia’s efforts to promote clean air, clean water and open spaces in Virginia. Elly lives in Richmond, Virginia, where she enjoys gardening, photography, hiking and rollerblading with her dog.
Posts by Elly Boehmer Wilson
The Bethany Beach firefly is threatened
This firefly needs and may soon get the protections of the Endangered Species Act.
Less red tape, more rooftop solar for Virginians
Putting solar on the roofs of our buildings and connecting solar panels to the grid should be as fast and hassle-free as possible, without compromising quality or safety. Instant solar permitting can help.
Chesapeake Bay needs region-wide protection
Designating sites in the Chesapeake Bay as pieces of a National Recreation Area is step toward preserving of one of America’s most prized natural landscapes
Webinar: State actions to save the bees
Learn about actions states have taken to save the bees and other pollinators