More wind and solar projects need to be built to meet Washington’s carbon-free energy goals. A new state bill could give local residents and tribes more say in where projects are built.
Washington state Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, said the governor has too much say in large-scale energy projects.
“ Developers of wind and solar can ignore concerns of local residents, both tribal and nontribal, by seeking approval through the development through (the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council),” Dye said at a public hearing for the House Environment & Energy Committee on Monday…