energy siting

Washington will have to develop renewable energy projects to meet its carbon-free goals. A lot of that development will likely happen in rural areas. That’s why the state wants to hear from rural residents.

The largest proposed wind farm in Washington got a partial thumbs up on Wednesday from the state's energy siting council. The controversial project in southeastern Washington has raised concerns about ridgeline views, tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.

A controversial energy project in south central Washington is one step closer to breaking ground. A federal commission released its final environmental review for the Goldendale Pumped Storage Energy Project – to the consternation of several tribes and environmental groups.

A bill in the Washington Senate could help ease local tensions over new wind and solar projects.

Two bills with opposite approaches in the Washington Legislature hope to change how some renewable energy projects get approved.

While the state legislature is considering H.B. 1812, several tribal representatives said they believe the bill still has a few kinks.