Quick Fact: OPALCO General Manager / CEO Compensation
The General Manager (GM) is one of three positions hired and managed by the OPALCO Board of Directors. The other two are the Auditor and Legal Counsel. The unique characteristics … Read more
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Quick Fact: OPALCO vs. a Typical Mainland Electric Utility
Retail Rates: Even though OPALCO’s Retail Rates are either equivalent to or less than US and WA averages, OPALCO manages our complex grid successfully and is able to keep our … Read more
Survey Results Are In!
OPALCO has been engaging the co-op membership in the realities facing the energy world. Things are changing due to climate impacts, carbon reduction legislation, and the transition to renewable energy. … Read more
Be a Changemaker – OPALCO is Powered by You!
It’s that time of year when OPALCO members step up to run for the Board of Directors. Nominations are now open for the 2025 election. There are two positions open: … Read more
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
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