It's Not Easy Going Green: An Obscure State Agency

What is the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, or EFSEC, anyway? While so many of Washington’s proposed renewable energy projects are mired in controversy, one thing all sides can agree on is their criticism of EFSEC. The state body, which is empowered to override local laws and recommend permits for new energy projects, is routinely critiqued by everyone from clean energy developers to Indigenous nations to even the state legislature. Brandon Block explains why this facility-permitting council was created in the first place, how it works and what reforms might be in order.   Read Block's investigation here.  --- Credits Host/Producer:  Maleeha Syed Producer: Sara Bernard Reporter:  Brandon Block Story editor: Ryan Famuliner Executive producer: Sarah Menzies --- Northwest Reports is made possible by listeners like you.  If you would like to join the members who help us create this series, go to cascadepbs.org/nwreports. In addition to supporting our journalism, members receive great member benefits, including Cascade PBS Passport, with extended access to an on-demand library of local and PBS favorites.