Mission & Values

Mission Statement:
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) serves our Members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally sensitive electric utility services.

Values Statement:
The OPALCO Board of Directors and Employees strive for excellence with a passion and determination that is founded on the following values. These values inspire, guide and determine our conduct in carrying out our mission:

  • We are dedicated to the 7 Cooperative Principles.
  • We are committed to building, nurturing and preserving lasting relationships with our Member – Owners and among ourselves.
  • We hold ourselves accountable to the highest legal and ethical standards.
  • We are dedicated to financial and environmental stewardship through sound governance, management 
    and operating practices.
  • We are a responsible, Member-Owned organization.
  • We seek and implement innovative solutions.

Revised and adopted 8/20/09

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