Lopez Schools Go Big with Solar
Rooftop installation lays groundwork for a community resilience hub Lopez Island School District has started an ambitious solar project to help secure its energy future. This multiphase project is expected … Read more
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Wired for the Work
OPALCO Lineworker completes four-year apprenticeship Brant Akers moved to Orcas Island from Salem, Oregon in 2015 with his wife. Like many islanders, they fell in love with the island while … Read more
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
On April 24, OPALCO Communications Specialist Jo Lange successfully completed and graduated from the Leadership San Juan Islands program. The San Juan Islands-based program aims to help develop service-minded leaders … Read more
Quick Fact
See all Quick FactsQuick Fact: Privileges and Obligations of Electric Utility Distribution Cooperative Members
Electric utility distribution cooperatives operate on a member-owned, nonprofit basis, ensuring that the communities they serve receive reliable and affordable electricity. As a member of such a cooperative, individuals enjoy … Read more
OPALCO Students Earn Scholarships and Leadership Recognition Through the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program
In early July, Six San Juan County students proudly represented Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) at the 2026 Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association (ICUA) Youth Rally as part of the … Read more
Wildfire Readiness
Learn to build a resilient community The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted strong El Niño conditions for the Pacific Northwest in 2026. In this case, El Niño likely … Read more
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
On April 24, OPALCO Communications Specialist Jo Lange successfully completed and graduated from the Leadership San Juan Islands program. The San Juan Islands-based program aims to help develop service-minded leaders … Read more
Lopez Schools Go Big with Solar
Rooftop installation lays groundwork for a community resilience hub Lopez Island School District has started an ambitious solar project to help secure its energy future. This multiphase project is expected … Read more
Quick Fact – OPALCO’s Energy Future Strategy
OPALCO is predicting approximately a 30% increase in electricity usage in the next 20 years. OPALCO must plan for that growth to ensure safe and reliable power for the community. … Read more
2026 Youth Rally Scholars
Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program awards pave the way for local students Every year in July, a group of students from San Juan County represent OPALCO at the ICUA … Read more