OPALCO’S FIRST LOCAL MICROGRID IS COMPLETE!
Video Tour of the Decatur Island project on February 24th The first local renewable microgrid is complete on Decatur Island. What’s a microgrid? In this case, a relatively small solar … Read more
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OPALCO Response to COVID-19 Cases on Lopez
Three OPALCO employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on Lopez and others are under quarantine, following the County protocol. At this time, the employees who tested positive appear to have … Read more
EGC Names Candidates for OPALCO Election; Nominations by Petition Due Feb 19th
The volunteer member Elections & Governance Committee (EGC) has completed their nominations process and selected a slate of candidates for the OPALCO Board of Directors election. There are two open … Read more
OPALCO Board Meetings open to Co-op Members via Zoom
Beginning with the January 21, 2021 regular meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors, co-op members will be able to sit in on virtual board meetings using a Zoom connection. … Read more
Big Winds Knock Power out for 18+ Hours in San Juan County
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 13th, a big storm hit the Northwest region of Washington state with wind gusts of 50-65 mph in the San Juan Island … Read more
Run for the OPALCO Board: Help Shape our Energy Future! Deadline for Nominations is January 27th
Now is your chance for a seat at the table as the OPALCO Board plans the future power supply for San Juan County. OPALCO is seeking nominations for board candidates … Read more