San Juan County Comp Plan – Get involved
San Juan County is updating the County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) this year. The Comp Plan is an important guiding document for managing land use and infrastructure in a coordinated … Read more
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Solar Farming Protects Rural Character
In Colorado, Jack’s Solar Garden pairs traditional farming with solar energy production. The San Juan County Comprehensive Plan calls for rural character and advocates for energy independence. Increasing local energy … Read more
OPALCO Wants YOU(TH)!
The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program supports local students Every year, a group of students from the San Juan Islands win scholarships and get the opportunity to represent our … Read more
OPALCO ANNUAL MEMBER FESTIVAL: APRIL 25, 3-6 pm
Member Appreciation Event Celebrating Local Power Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year – the OPALCO Annual Member Festival! Mark your calendars for April 25, when San … Read more
OPALCO Files a Draft License Application with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
OPALCO filed a Draft License Application with the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) today for a 10-year pilot project license for OPALCO’s proposed Rosario Strait Tidal Energy Project. In June 2024, … Read more
Why Local Renewable Projects? Mainland Power Demand Will Soon Exceed Supply
OPALCO is Preparing for Mainland Rolling Blackouts Did you know the Northwest power grid almost crashed during the January 2024 cold snap? As the hydro system hit capacity, the region … Read more