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
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Author: Johanna Lange
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
San Juan Island Planned Power Outage Overnight 03/26
Starting Wednesday, March 26 @ 11:00 pm until 5 am on March 27 All of San Juan Island will be affected by a planned power outage necessary for the OPALCO … Read more
Make Your Home Cozy and Comfortable
Save Money and Energy with Weatherization tips Are you someone who turns off the light every time you leave the room or turns off appliances when you aren’t using them? … Read more
Piecing Together Technology
Students Learn to Build Electric Vehicles The students in Friday Harbor High School’s EV Principles STEM class have been busy turning wrenches on a hands-on project. Since October, the students—under … Read more