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.

Learn about all the ways you can get involved with our public hearings and meetings.

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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 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.
Monthly Council meeting for June 2026 (Virtual)
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Monthly Council meeting for June 2026 (Virtual)
This month's meeting will be virtual. 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 May 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for May 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 April 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for April 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 March 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for March 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 February 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for February 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 January 2026
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Monthly Council meeting for January 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 December 2025
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Monthly Council meeting for December 2025
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 November 2025 (virtual)
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Monthly Council meeting for November 2025 (virtual)
At this regular meeting, we’ll discuss facility updates and agency business. View the agenda, meeting minutes and ways to attend.
Virtual attendance encouraged. Click the event name to see options.