Making Waves
Lopez Swim Center brings year-round swimming, energy-efficient design, and free lessons to the community For more than two decades, many community members have dreamed about a community swimming facility. In … 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
Youth In Action
Following a jam-packed week in Idaho, six students return home to San Juan County with newfound leadership skills and recognition of their achievements Every year, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative … Read more
Quick Fact
See all Quick FactsQuick Fact: Rooftop Solar and Our Local Energy Future
Rooftop Solar and Our Local Energy Future Washington State is pushing hard to remove carbon emissions from our daily lives — retiring coal plants and electrifying heating and transportation, including … Read more
Youth In Action
Following a jam-packed week in Idaho, six students return home to San Juan County with newfound leadership skills and recognition of their achievements Every year, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative … Read more
Orcas Island gets a New Transformer
Update prepares cooperative for expected growth Orcas Island got a new transformer this summer to replace one from 1970. This equipment takes high-voltage electricity and steps it down to a … Read more
Making Waves
Lopez Swim Center brings year-round swimming, energy-efficient design, and free lessons to the community For more than two decades, many community members have dreamed about a community swimming facility. In … Read more
what3words BINGO
OPALCO and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are partnering to bring you an exciting event in August – what3words Bingo! This August, we are encouraging San Juan County community members … Read more
Who Owns What? Equipment Graphic
Check out this graphic illustrating an example of what electrical equipment is owned by the co-op vs. what electrical equipment is owned by you, the member! For questions about … Read more
Clearing the Way on the Islands
Ongoing maintenance keeps the lights on and reduces wildfire risk across San Juan County Right of Way (ROW) trimming is the practice of trimming and/or removing vegetation under and around … Read more