Youth Scholarship Winners
Each year, OPALCO selects five San Juan County students to represent OPALCO at the Youth Rally and to receive $1000 for their post high school education. This year’s winners are: … Read more
Blog
Driving Change: A Local Non-profit Provides EV Rides to Communities in Need
In 2013, two San Juan Islanders, Bob Reilly and Curt VanHyning, saw a desperate need for free or affordable transportation services in Friday Harbor for disabled and elderly members of … Read more
Providing a Different Perspective
Local author and co-op member uses art to explore agriculture and climate change in his latest book Robert Dash is an OPALCO member, educator, and self-taught photographer who lives in … Read more
Island Efficiency
A Local Business makes the Switch to Ductless Heatpumps One of the many things that makes the San Juan Islands so special is the rich culture of small and family-owned … Read more
OPALCO Leadership Response to “OPALCO seems to have forgotten we live in the Pacific NW”
Letter to the Editor: The recent letter criticizing OPALCO’s solar efforts reflects a common misunderstanding of how clean energy planning works. Yes, solar production peaks in summer and declines in … Read more
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