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 opportunities

The council invites the public to participate in a May 20, 2025, workshop about clean energy siting and permitting in Washington, including an overview of the council and its responsibilities. We are beginning to develop recommendations for an annual report to the Washington Legislature, with a focus on siting and permitting issues and opportunities. We want to hear how these processes could be made more efficient and effective.

Join us at a virtual workshop:
May 20, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Annual report

The council's annual legislative report documents its recommendations to improve siting and permitting clean energy projects in Washington state.

Council meetings