Hearings and meetings

We hold hearings and meetings to discuss proposed facilities, state rules, and other relevant topics. They're usually open to Council members, applicants, and the public.

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Below are the most common meetings we hold. Visit these pages to learn about the different types and view schedules for each.

Public hearings

At public hearings, we share updates about energy facilities or rule changes. You can attend hearings and even sign up to be a speaker.

Council meetings

Our Council usually meets at least once a month to discuss ongoing business and news about energy facilities.

Public comment periods

For rule changes and during certain stages in our siting process, state laws and rules require us to ask for your feedback. 

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Monthly Council meeting for October 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for October 2026
At this regular meeting, we’ll discuss facility updates and agency business. View the agenda, meeting minutes and ways to attend.
In-person and Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Columbia Generating Station EIS addendum for parking expansion comment period
Columbia Generating Station* - [Comment period]
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Columbia Generating Station EIS addendum for parking expansion comment period
The public is invited to review and submit comment on the EIS addendum for Columbia Generating Station related to the addition of a parking area. An online comment campaign is available at: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov.
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Monthly Council meeting for September 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for September 2026
At this regular meeting, we’ll discuss facility updates and agency business. View the agenda, meeting minutes and ways to attend.
In-person and Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Monthly Council meeting for August 2026 CANCELED
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Monthly Council meeting for August 2026 CANCELED
At this regular meeting, we’ll discuss facility updates and agency business. View the agenda, meeting minutes and ways to attend.
In-person and Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Cascade Renewable Transmission updated Land Use consistency information comment period
Cascade Renewable Transmission* - [Comment period]
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Cascade Renewable Transmission updated Land Use consistency information comment period
EFSEC is opening this 30-day public comment period to seek input on the recently received land use information before the Council considers the next steps in its land use consistency review.
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Monthly Council meeting for July 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for July 2026
At this regular meeting, we’ll discuss facility updates and agency business. View the agenda, meeting minutes and ways to attend.
In-person and Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Goose Prairie Solar and Ostrea Solar site visits
Goose Prairie Solar* - [Special Council meeting]
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Goose Prairie Solar and Ostrea Solar site visits
Members of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) will tour both the Goose Prairie Solar facility and Ostrea Solar facility locations on July 7, 2026. The tour will begin at the Goose Prairie Solar facility location (12935 WA-24, Moxee, WA 98936) at approximately 1:00 PM and proceed to the Ostrea Solar facility location (28751 WA-24, Sunnyside, WA 98944) afterward.
In-person attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Horse Heaven SEPA FEIS addendum: updated project micrositing
Horse Heaven Wind Project* - [Comment period]
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Horse Heaven SEPA FEIS addendum: updated project micrositing
The public is invited to review and submit comment on the addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm regarding updated project micrositing. An online comment campaign will be available at: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov.
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Columbia Solar SCA amendment draft order comment period
Columbia Solar* - [Comment period]
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Columbia Solar SCA amendment draft order comment period
The public is invited to review and submit comment on the draft Council order related to the Columbia Solar SCA Amendment due to a change in ownership. An online comment campaign will be available at: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov.
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Goose Prairie Solar SCA amendment draft order comment period
Goose Prairie Solar* - [Comment period]
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Goose Prairie Solar SCA amendment draft order comment period
The public is invited to review and submit comment on the draft Council order related to the Goose Prairie Solar SCA Amendment due to a change in ownership. An online comment campaign will be available at: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov.
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