Clean Energy Siting Council
In partnership with the state Department of Commerce, we are leading a group of state agencies to identify actions to improve siting and permitting of clean energy projects in Washington.
The Clean Energy Siting Council meets monthly to identify policy-level issues, coordinate among agencies, and discuss options for improving permitting processes. The council does not make decisions on specific projects. Instead, it is a coordination council and develops annual legislative reports with recommendations. Agendas and meeting notes are posted regularly on this page.
Council objectives
The council tracks efforts to improve how clean energy projects are sited in Washington and supports planning and interagency coordination for clean energy facilities. The council also develops annual reports with recommendations for the Washington Legislature.
Engagement
One of our goals is to promote understanding, awareness, and visibility into the Council's work. This spring, we asked Tribes and interested parties how they would like to participate. We used this input to develop an Interested Parties Engagement Plan.
We held workshops in May and June 2025 with Tribes and interested parties to discuss:
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Clean energy siting and permitting in Washington
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Overview of the council and its responsibilities
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Input on siting and permitting issues for the council to consider
Workshop materials
Annual report
The council's annual legislative report documents its recommendations to improve siting and permitting clean energy projects in Washington state. The council is currently working on the 2025 annual report and has developed draft recommendation ideas we are sharing for your feedback.
Comments can be submitted using an online form from noon on July 16, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2025. We are holding a question and answer (Q&A) session to provide information about the report development and draft ideas.
Join us for a Q&A session
August 5, 2025, 6-7p.m.
Opportunities for input
| Spring | Workshop with updates and to hear issues and ideas |
| Summer | Draft recommendation topics shared for comment, question and answer session |
| Fall | Share final recommendations and annual report |
Information on dates for future meetings will be posted here.
Email cleanenergy@ecy.wa.gov with questions or additional input.
Council meetings
Accessibility
For more information, please call 360-407-6600 and ask for an interpreter.
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Contact information
Diane Butorac
Dept of Ecology, Clean Energy Section Manager
diane.butorac@ecy.wa.gov
360-763-2394
Dan Siemann
Dept of Commerce, Senior Energy Policy Specialist
daniel.siemann@commerce.wa.gov
206-454-2263