Quick Fact: OPALCO Solar Rate for residential members
OPALCO’s solar rate is designed to encourage local renewable generation while also collecting revenue to cover the cost of service. Solar producers use the grid to buy and sell power. … Read more
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OPALCO Board Passes 2023 Budget and Rates
The 2023 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 17th board meeting including a 6% rate increase for all members, funding for construction of the Bailer Hill Community Solar … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO Tidal Energy Pilot Project
Tidal Energy to Increase Energy Resilience and Advance Renewable Energy Goals Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a non-profit cooperative electric utility providing service in San Juan County, WA … Read more
Quick Fact: Climate Change News Review – September 2022
As the climate emergency accelerates, energy and decarbonization are becoming regular topics in mainstream news, social media and research. Below, we review several notable items from the past month that … Read more
Winter is on the way!
OPALCO is here to help you prepare for power outages and assist with winter heating bills OPALCO keeps the lights on 99.87% (2021) of the time – but storms happen. … Read more
MORE Program Ends
Many OPALCO members have been participating in our Member-Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) program. Green blocks (or leaves) were added to the bill each month to support the MORE Program, which … Read more