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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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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Columbia Solar/Goose Prairie Solar SCA Amendment Informational Meeting and Comment Period
Goose Prairie Solar* - [Comment period]
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EFSEC will hold an informational meeting immediately following the regular June council meeting to consider SCA amendments for the Columbia Solar and Goose Prairie Solar projects due to a change in ownership.

The public is invited to review the proposed revisions to the affected SCA agreements and submit comment. An online comment campaign will be available at: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov. Written public comments will also be accepted during the public hearing or may be mailed to the EFSEC office.
Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.
Cascade Renewable Transmission SEPA scoping public comment period
Cascade Renewable Transmission* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the scope of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Cascade Renewable Transmission project. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Columbia Generating Station EIS Addendum comment period
Columbia Generating Station* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the Columbia Generating Station (CGS) EIS addendum regarding the construction of two warehouses on the site, as well as a supporting staff memo. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
February 2026: Horse Heaven Spec-5 FEHA Mitigation Plan comment period
Horse Heaven Wind Project* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the Spec-5 FEHA Mitigation Plan for this wind farm, which is provided as a redlined version reflecting changes discussed at the January 21st Council meeting. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns or helpful information.
February 2026: Grays Harbor Energy Center (GHEC) Title V Air Operating Permit comment period
Grays Harbor Energy Center* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the Grays Harbor Energy Center (GHEC) Title V Air Operating Permit draft permit, acid rain permit, and technical support document. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
January 2026: Horse Heaven Spec-5 FEHA Mitigation Plan comment period
Horse Heaven Wind Project* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the Spec-5 FEHA Mitigation Plan for this wind farm. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns or helpful information.
Cascade Renewable Transmission informational hearing and land use consistency hearing comments - Klickitat County
Cascade Renewable Transmission* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments related to the informational meeting and land use consistency hearing for this project. You can visit the project and event pages for more information. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Cascade Renewable Transmission informational hearing and land use consistency hearing comments - Skamania County
Cascade Renewable Transmission* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments related to the informational meeting and land use consistency hearing for this project. You can visit the project and event pages for more information. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Cascade Renewable Transmission informational hearing and land use consistency hearing comments - Clark County
Cascade Renewable Transmission* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments related to the informational meeting and land use consistency hearing for this project. You can visit the project and event pages for more information. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
November 2025: Policy #16-01 comment period
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We’re now accepting comments on a new update to Policy #16-01. At the October Council meeting, staff announced that they were working on a clarifying amendment to Policy 16-01, which delegated certain plan approvals to the EFSEC director. The proposed amendment in the form of a redlined Policy 16-01 is now available for review. We welcome your thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.