San Juan Island Planned Power Outage Overnight 05/25
Starting Thursday, May 25 @ 11:45 pm until 5 am on May 26th All of San Juan Island will be affected by a planned power outage necessary for the OPALCO … Read more
Year: 2023
Ask Lindsay: Power up with SmartHub – Not just for paying your bill
What is SmartHub? SmartHub is your OPALCO account management tool. It is the easiest way to pay your bill, track your energy usage, report power outages and even vote in … Read more
Tree Trimming Around Power Lines is Critical for Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. According to the Seattle Times[1], in 2020, Washington was second only to California in the number of acres burned … Read more
Meet the Finchers: A Co-op Family Making the Most of a Good Thing
The Finchers, Debbi and Brad, moved to San Juan Island after a whale-watching trip, making them fall in love with the islands. Since then, they have made a full life … Read more
Local Apprentices Become Journeymen Lineworkers: Keeping the Lights on for the Next Generation of Islanders!
Ken Bair and Rio Black, both graduates from San Juan Island High Schools, started as apprentices for OPALCO’s crew in 2019. They will become full Journeymen in February 2023. Becoming … Read more
Ask Lindsay: Tips for Businesses in San Juan County
What programs are available to OPALCO businesses? In 2023, OPALCO has a grant-funded program for businesses called Energize San Juans. This grant helps businesses and farms in the islands upgrade … Read more