Operating/Under Review. A 50 MW phase of the facility commenced commercial operation on March 22, 2022.
On February 27, 2026, the Department received Request for Amendment 1 (RFA1) of the site certificate. In RFA1, the certificate holder seeks Energy Facility Siting Council approval to extend the construction completion deadline for the unbuilt portion of the facility, and to split the approved facility into two facilities, each with their own site certificate.
Also on February 27, 2026, the Department issued a Proposed Order on RFA1 and a Public Notice of the Proposed Order. The Proposed Order, ODOE’s first evaluation for the amendment request, includes recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommends new and amended site certificate conditions, all of which are open for the public to comment on. The Proposed Order recommends that EFSC approve RFA1, subject to existing and recommended new and amended conditions.
The issuance of the Public Notice initiates a 35-day public comment period that extends from February 27, 2026, through April 3, 2026. The public may provide written or verbal comments regarding RFA1 and the Proposed Order including but not limited to recommended new or amended site certificate conditions.
Comments may be submitted:
1. By mail or email to:
Chase McVeigh-Walker, Senior Siting Analyst
550 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (971) 600-5323
Email:
chase.mcveigh-walker@energy.oregon.gov2. Orally during the in-person & remote public hearing:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
Sage Center
101 Olson Road
Boardman, OR 97818
Webex Link:
https://tinyurl.com/2k9sp6dsWebex Number: 2660 692 4545
Webex Password: EFSC (3372 from phones)
Please use your full name to sign in to help staff manage public comments.
Teleconference: +1-650-479-3208; Teleconference Access code: 2660 692 4545
If using Webex or telephone, additional instructions will be provided at the hearing. Please note that individual commentors will be limited to 7 minutes. However, as noted above, that time may be decreased (or increased) based on the number of commentors.
3. Hand Delivered at the address listed above or during the public hearing.
4. Through the Online Comment Portal: https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/SitingPublicComment/ Choose Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility III Energy Facility from the drop-down menu. Click “Next” and follow the instructions on the screen. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Individuals who comment during the comment period will have the opportunity to continue in the following process, allowing further review of their issue(s). Additional information is provided in the Public Notice posted below.