What is the Energy Facilities Siting Board?
The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) is a nine-member board that reviews proposals to construct certain energy facilities, including large power plants, electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, and natural gas storage tanks. The Board members include: the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, who serves as the Chairman; the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development; the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection; the Commissioner of the Division of Energy Resources; two Commissioners from the Department of Public Utilities; and three public members who are appointed by the Governor.
Related Questions
- Our facilities are continually being used by a number of outside groups. What can schools do to conserve energy and natural resources under these conditions?
- What are the possibilities for re-use of the facilities (eg for wind or tidal energy farms or other uses)?
- What efforts is Cuyahoga County making to conserve energy in its many facilities?
