Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Ferguson has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council

Provides "one-stop" siting process for major energy families in the State of Washington. It also coordinates all evaluation and licensing steps for siting certain energy facilities in Washington, and develops terms and conditions for constructing and operating sites. EFSEC also manages an environmental and safety oversight program of facility and site operations to adopt, promulgate, and amend suitable rules and regulations, pursuant to applicable law.
Board Websitehttps://www.efsec.wa.gov/council-information
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 80.50.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Governor appoints the chair who serves a term concurrent with the Governor.

Member List

Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Beckett, Kurt 01/15/2025 01/01/2075
Chair
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