Washington state bills seek to redefine governor's role in approving wind and solar projects.

Two bills filed in Washington aim to limit the governor's authority over approving new wind and solar projects. House Bill 1188 requires county and tribal approval of clean energy projects recommended by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC), while Senate Bill 5015 gives EFSEC the final say. These bills follow the approval of the controversial Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center and aim to depoliticize and streamline the approval process.

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