Providing a Different Perspective
Local author and co-op member uses art to explore agriculture and climate change in his latest book Robert Dash is an OPALCO member, educator, and self-taught photographer who lives in … Read more
Year: 2025
Island Efficiency
A Local Business makes the Switch to Ductless Heatpumps One of the many things that makes the San Juan Islands so special is the rich culture of small and family-owned … Read more
OPALCO Leadership Response to “OPALCO seems to have forgotten we live in the Pacific NW”
Letter to the Editor: The recent letter criticizing OPALCO’s solar efforts reflects a common misunderstanding of how clean energy planning works. Yes, solar production peaks in summer and declines in … Read more
Solar Farming Protects Rural Character
In Colorado, Jack’s Solar Garden pairs traditional farming with solar energy production. The San Juan County Comprehensive Plan calls for rural character and advocates for energy independence. Increasing local energy … Read more
OPALCO Wants YOU(TH)!
The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program supports local students Every year, a group of students from the San Juan Islands win scholarships and get the opportunity to represent our … Read more
Why Local Generation Is Important: Part 1 of 3
OPALCO has been providing reliable power to the islands since 1937. Electricity is an essential and critical component to the modern-day lifestyles powering our hospitals, grocery stores, heating systems, and … Read more