OPALCO ANNUAL MEETING FESTIVAL: APRIL 26, 3-6 pm
A NEW Member Appreciation Event Celebrating Local Power Get ready to rev up the excitement at the most electrifying event of the year – the ALL NEW OPALCO Annual Meeting … Read more
Author: Krista Bouchey
Why Local Renewable Projects? Mainland Power Demand Will Soon Exceed Supply
OPALCO is Preparing for Mainland Rolling Blackouts Did you know the Northwest power grid almost crashed during the January 2024 cold snap? As the hydro system hit capacity, the region … Read more
Bailer Hill Microgrid Update
We need your help today – keep reading to find out how you can help! The Bailer Hill Microgrid project on San Juan Island will include a community solar array … Read more
OPALCO Awarded Phase 1 Funding to Explore Tidal Generator in Rosario Strait
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technolgies Office has competitively selected OPALCO as one of two organizations to explore tidal energy development for what OPALCO hopes will become the … Read more
The Island Way Campaign: 2024
What we share is stronger than what we face Due to climate change, the energy world is rapidly shifting away fossil fuels. OPALCO started the Island Way campaign to help … Read more
Bonneville Power Administration Energy Trading Floor
Where does OPALCO get its power? Our usual response is that it comes from the Bonneville Power Administration or from the Federal Columbia River Power System. The fuel mix that … Read more