Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council

Provides "one-stop" siting process for major energy families in the State of Washington. It also coordinates all evaluation and licensing steps for siting certain energy facilities in Washington, and develops terms and conditions for constructing and operating sites. EFSEC also manages an environmental and safety oversight program of facility and site operations to adopt, promulgate, and amend suitable rules and regulations, pursuant to applicable law.
Board Websitehttps://www.efsec.wa.gov/council-information
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 80.50.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Governor appoints the chair who serves a term concurrent with the Governor.