Application submittal and review
Summary
On February 8, 2021, EFSEC received an Application for Site Certification (ASC) from Horse Heaven Wind Farm, LLC. EFSEC convened an informational public meeting on March 30, 2021.
The applicant updated the ASC with additional and updated reports four times, submitting a final ASC on September 25, 2023. The applicant also sought four extensions of the review period.
Description
On February 8, 2021, EFSEC received an Application for Site Certification (ASC) from Horse Heaven Wind Farm, LLC proposing the construction and operation of the Horse Heaven Wind project.
EFSEC convened an informational public meeting on March 30, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the hearing was held virtually.
The applicant updated the ASC with additional and updated reports in November 2021, June 2022, and December 2022. EFSEC received a final ASC (dated Sept. 22, 2023) on September 25, 2023.
The applicant requested five application extensions to allow for additional review time on January 7, 2022, September 27, 2022, March 20, 2023, June 12, 2023, and January 24, 2024.
The ASC review was completed in April 2024 when the Council sent a recommendation for site certification to the Governor on April 29, 2024.