Delivering Power & Quality of Life
Center Island gets a new submarine cable Center Island is a small island nestled between Decatur and Lopez islands with about 150 electric meters. It was home to the oldest … Read more
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Consider Running for the OPALCO Board
Your not-for-profit cooperative needs you! Are you feeling the itch to get involved in your community and be a local change-maker? The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board of Directors … Read more
Conservation and Efficiency
Play your part in the energy future of the islands Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is navigating today’s challenging and evolving energy landscape while also planning for our shared energy … 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
Conservation and Efficiency
Play your part in the energy future of the islands Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is navigating today’s challenging and evolving energy landscape while also planning for our shared energy … Read more
OPALCO Board Nominations are OPEN!
It’s a pivotal time for the energy world, with important issues to tackle that will shape our communities for years to come It’s that time of year when Orcas Power … Read more
Delivering Power & Quality of Life
Center Island gets a new submarine cable Center Island is a small island nestled between Decatur and Lopez islands with about 150 electric meters. It was home to the oldest … 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