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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.Find hearings and meetings
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Carriger Solar revised MDNS comment campaign
Carriger Solar* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the revised MDNS for this solar farm. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
June 2025: Desert Claim Resolution no. 356 comment period
Desert Claim* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the Resolution no. 356 for this wind farm. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
June 2025: Carriger Solar draft SCA and recommendation report to the Governor
Carriger Solar* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the draft SCA and recommendation report to the Governor for this solar farm. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Carriger Solar direction to staff public comment period
Carriger Solar* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on potential plans to give staff direction on this solar facility. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Carriger Solar expedited processing draft order public comment period
Carriger Solar* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on a request to process the application for this solar facility more quickly. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns or helpful information.
Draft PEIS SEPA Scoping Public Comment Meeting #1
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Draft PEIS SEPA Scoping Public Comment Meeting #1
Carriger Solar Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) public comment period
Carriger Solar* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the threshold determination for this solar facility. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Draft PEIS Public Comment Period - April/May 2025
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We’re accepting comments on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) we have prepared for electrical transmission facilities with a nominal voltage of 230 kilovots (kV) or greater. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
January 2025: Goldeneye Energy Storage Land Use Consistency Draft Order Public Comment Period
Goldeneye Energy Storage* - [Comment period]
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We’re accepting comments on the land use plans for this battery energy storage system. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
June 2025: Delegating plan approvals to the EFSEC director comment campaign