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State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council

The State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC or Council) provides a "one-stop" siting process for major energy facilities in the State of Washington. EFSEC coordinates all evaluation and licensing steps for siting certain energy facilities in Washington. EFSEC specifies the conditions of construction and operation. If approved, a Site Certification Agreement is issued in lieu of any other individual state or local agency permits. EFSEC also manages an environmental and safety oversight program of facility and site operations.

EFSEC Recent Activity (last 90 days)

  • November 1, 2024 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
    Notice of Governor's Decision
  • October 28, 2024 - Carriger Solar
    0072
  • October 28, 2024 - Goldeneye Energy Storage Project
    067
  • October 27, 2024 - Goldeneye Energy Storage Project
    065
  • October 27, 2024 - Goldeneye Energy Storage Project
    066
  • October 25, 2024 - EFSEC general documents
    EFSEC Wire ACH Bank Letter
  • October 23, 2024 - EFSEC general documents
    Records Index
  • October 19, 2024 - Goldeneye Energy Storage Project
    064

Location

621 Woodland Square Loop SE
Lacey, WA 98503
PO Box 43172
Olympia, WA 98503-3172

Visiting & parking instructions 
(Parking pass required)

Phone: 360-664-1345
Email: efsec@efsec.wa.gov

Business Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday except Holidays

EFSEC Project Location Map

Department of Defense Consultation

Local governments are required to report to the Department of Defense when an energy facility application is received -  RCW 36.01.320 

Energy developers and reviewers are advised to consult with the DOD early in the development stage of a project to identify and avoid risks associated with military operations and safety.

Air Force Western Regional Environmental Office (AFCEE/RO-W)
50 Fremont Street, Room 2450
San Francisco, CA 94105-2236
Phone (415) 977-8884
Fax (415) 977-8900

Kimberly Peacher
Northwest Training Range Complex (NWTRC)

8730 N. Charles Porter Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5000
Phone (360) 930-4085
Fax (360) 257-1852

Visit www.acq.osd.mil/dodsc/ to opt into a review process under the DOD Siting Clearinghouse.