Back to Blog

Let’s talk about YOUR electric co-op

Join the OPALCO board for town hall style listening sessions. Have some feedback to share with OPALCO leadership? Stop by one of these sessions to ask questions or engage in conversation with your elected co-op board.

  • 11/12: Lopez Library @ 5:30 pm
  • 11/13: Shaw Community Hall @ 1:00 pm
  • 11/13: Friday Harbor OPALCO office @ 5:30 pm
  • 11/14: Eastsound OPALCO office @ 5:30 pm

The OPALCO board of directors is in the process of finalizing the 2019 budget and upcoming rates.  They would love to hear from the members as they move forward into planning for next year and beyond.

You may also like...

fixed versus variable

Quick Fact – OPALCO Rates

Balancing Cost, Benefit, and Fairness As a non-profit co-op, OPALCO keeps rates as low as possible by controlling expenses and pricing electricity at the residential and commercial cost of service. Though … Read more
Pie chart illustrating the breakout of OPALCO's costs. Updated December 2025.

Quick Fact: Cost of Service

Your power bill = the cost to deliver power Co-ops operate as a cost of service organization. The money OPALCO collects in bills goes primarily toward the cost of power, … Read more
OPALCO logo on scenic powerline background

Consider Running for the OPALCO Board

Your not-for-profit cooperative needs you! Are you feeling the itch to get involved in your community and be a local change-maker? The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board of Directors … Read more