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
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
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
OPALCO Hosts Leadership Chats
In July the OPALCO leadership team hosted an open house with co-op members. About 20 islanders gathered with some of the OPALCO board and leadership team to discuss a wide … Read more
Quick 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
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