Youth In Action
Following a jam-packed week in Idaho, six students return home to San Juan County with newfound leadership skills and recognition of their achievements Every year, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative … Read more
Year: 2026
Orcas Island gets a New Transformer
Update prepares cooperative for expected growth Orcas Island got a new transformer this summer to replace one from 1970. This equipment takes high-voltage electricity and steps it down to a … Read more
Making Waves
Lopez Swim Center brings year-round swimming, energy-efficient design, and free lessons to the community For more than two decades, many community members have dreamed about a community swimming facility. In … Read more
what3words BINGO
OPALCO and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are partnering to bring you an exciting event in August – what3words Bingo! This August, we are encouraging San Juan County community members … Read more
Who Owns What? Equipment Graphic
Check out this graphic illustrating an example of what electrical equipment is owned by the co-op vs. what electrical equipment is owned by you, the member! For questions about … Read more
Clearing the Way on the Islands
Ongoing maintenance keeps the lights on and reduces wildfire risk across San Juan County Right of Way (ROW) trimming is the practice of trimming and/or removing vegetation under and around … Read more