Gov. Ferguson Pauses Approval of Major Solar Project in Central Washington

Gov. Ferguson pauses approval of major solar project in central Washington

The governor wants the Carriger Solar project to proceed, but not until the Yakama Nation has more time to weigh in on cultural resource protections.

Ferguson pauses approval of major solar project in central Washington

Gov. Bob Ferguson is tapping the brakes on a controversial solar farm proposed in south-central Washington to allow more time to appraise concerns of Yakama Nation leaders.

Ferguson Pauses Approval of Major Solar Project in Central Washington

OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Bob Ferguson is tapping the brakes on a controversial solar farm proposed in south-central Washington to allow more time to appraise concerns of Yakama Nation leaders. Ferguson on Friday turned down a recommendation for the Carriger Solar project from the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council and directed the state panel to reconsider tribal officials’ desire for tougher conditions to protect cultural resources. But the firs…