OPALCO Candidates Announced
VOTE IN OPALCO’S ELECTION! VOTERS ELIGIBLE TO WIN PRIZES! The 2026 OPALCO election opens March 18th! To allow members to meet each candidate and hear about their vision for the … Read more
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EGC Announces OPALCO Board Candidates
Nominations by Petition Due March 2 The volunteer member Elections & Governance Committee (EGC) has completed their nominations process and selected a slate of candidates for the 2026 OPALCO Board … Read more
Securing Power for the Islands
OPALCO signs a new contract with Bonneville Power Administration Orcas Power & Light Cooperative recently joined 130 other Northwest public utilities in signing new 16-year electric power contracts with Bonneville … Read more
OPALCO Takes Safety Seriously
Commitment to employee-driven safety program protects lineworkers Since 2014, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has participated in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s rural electrical safety achievement program. OPALCO’s safety … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO General Manager / CEO Compensation
The General Manager (GM) is one of three positions hired and managed by the OPALCO Board of Directors. The other two are the Auditor and Legal Counsel. The unique characteristics … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO vs. a Typical Mainland Electric Utility
Retail Rates: Even though OPALCO’s Retail Rates are either equivalent to or less than US and WA averages, OPALCO manages our complex grid successfully and is able to keep our … Read more