Save Energy and Money Together We Save

Together We Save

Check out the information, DIY videos, tools and resources at togetherwesave.com to help you get on the path to energy efficiency. Learn what measures will give you the most bang for your buck!

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MORE Local Power Member Owned Renewable Energy

MORE Local Power

Sign up for OPALCO’s green power program: MORE (member owned renewable energy) and support local renewable generation tied to OPALCO’s grid. Working together, we can make a difference in our co-op’s load management and future rate growth.

Get on the Path to Energy Efficiency Home Snapshot Energy Assessments

Home Snapshot Energy Assessments

The best way to get started on the path to energy efficiency is to learn more about how your home is performing. Have OPALCO’s Building Performance Analysts assess your home and give you a Snapshot of where and how you could be saving energy and money on your monthly bill!

Schedule a Home Snapshot Assessment

Cash Incentives Rebates

Rebates for Energy Saving Measures

OPALCO offers residential rebates for appliances, weatherization (insulation, retrofit windows and air sealing), and heat pumps through BPA’s Conservation Program. Commercial rebates are available for lighting retrofits, kitchen upgrades, grocery store refrigeration and small building weatherization.

Get Rebate Details and Forms

And the Winner of the Together We Save Energy Efficiency Contest is…. Kelly Baker!

The winner of the Together We Save Energy Efficiency Contest was awarded her prize today. Kelly Baker received an Apple iPAD2 for correctly answering all of the  Energy Efficiency and Cosnservation quiz questions and having her name picked out of a hat.  Kelly’s family owns Orcas Online and she is attending college in Oregon.  Congratulation to our new Energy Super Hero!

 

Anne Bertino, Asst. Manager of Energy Services and CFL Charlie at the San Juan County Courthouse

In the News:

CFL Charlie Visits the San Juan Islands
CFL Recycling and Labeling
Whale Museum Showcases LED Lighting Lopez Energy Efficiency Projects Get BIG Rebate Checks

Did You Know?

Energy Conservation is reducing the amount of energy used, and Energy Efficiency is using less energy for the same purpose. Find out how much energy you’re using!

Fascinating Fact:

According to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Sixth Power Plan (Feb 2010), cost-effective energy efficiency could meet 85 percent of the new load over the next 20 years.

Energy Services Blog: Sharing the Load

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! How did I use so much electricity last month?

Why did I use more than last year at this time? Hasn’t it been warmer this year? These are questions we get a lot this time of year.  Often, after some investigation, we find the answers together. For example: to answer “Why did I use more than last year at this time? Hasn’t it been… READ MORE »

Electric Vehicles: the “electric highway” and end of tax credits

As seen in the Seattle Times this weekend: The first fast-charging station in the Washington’s “Electric Highway” is being installed at the Sehome Village Shopping Center in Bellingham. Also – a tax credit that allowed Americans to deduct 30 percent of the cost of electric car chargers installed in their garages has expired. Read the full… READ MORE »

Learn more energy tips and info at the Sharing the Load blog »