EFSEC - The State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
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)
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May 26, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions -
May 26, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions - Appendix 1 -
May 26, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions - Appendix 2 -
May 25, 2023 - Hop Hill Solar
Applicant Response to Production Capacity Request (Revised) -
May 25, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Applicant’s Response in Opposition to Motions to Stay or Continue Adjudicative Proceedings Pending FEIS Issuance -
May 25, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion for Disqualification / Recusal of Presiding Administrative Law Judge with Decl ISO and Decserv -
May 24, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Letter from Yakama Nation regarding Protective Order -
May 24, 2023 - Horse Heaven Wind Farm
Protective Order
Location
621 Woodland Square Loop SE
PO Box 43172
Olympia, WA 98503-3172
Visiting & parking instructions
(Parking pass required)
Email: efsec@efsec.wa.gov
Business Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday except Holidays
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.