We are a six-person council with representatives from multiple state agencies. Learn about our current members and the organizations they come from.
About our work
Council members are responsible for reviewing applications for new energy facilities in Washington and recommending whether the governor should accept or reject them. A positive recommendation will include a draft Site Certification Agreement (SCA) with conditions for building and operating the facility. Through monthly meetings, Council members also oversee the construction, operation, decommissioning, and site restoration of approved energy facilities.
Council members
The governor of Washington appoints our Chair. State agencies appoint the other members, who may be the agency director or someone the director appoints.
Current Council members
- Kurt Beckett, Chair
- Elizabeth Osborne, Department of Commerce
- Eli Levitt, Department of Ecology
- Nate Pamplin, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Lenny Young, Department of Natural Resources
- Stacey Brewster, Utilities and Transportation Commission
Participating agencies
Five of our members are representatives from these state agencies:
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Ecology
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Natural Resources
- Utilities and Transportation Commission
Optional members
The following agencies may choose to appoint a voting Council member to a specific project council:
Local governments also appoint Council members to specific project councils. See the following sections for details.
Counties and cities
County and city legislative authorities may appoint Council members when someone applies for a facility in their area. These members can vote on decisions.
Port districts
Port districts may appoint Council members when someone applies for a facility at that port and participate in Council discussions without a vote.