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.

The Draft Transmission Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released on March 31, 2025. To review the document visit the Transmission PEIS webpage. If you would like to submit a comment visit our comment database: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov/

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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.