OPALCO Announces Internet Pilot Projects and Staff
At the October meeting of OPALCO’s Board of Directors, it was announced that Island Network will be re-created as a new entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co-op to provide … Read more
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Funhouse Commons Focused on Solar Education Project
The Funhouse Commons is in the process of becoming OPALCO’s 170th local renewable energy generator, bringing our total production to 1 megawatt capacity of locally produced power. The Funhouse will … Read more
OPALCO Broadband Unveiled: $95/month – Separate Entity to Deliver Internet Services to Co-op Members
At Thursday’s meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors, a motion was unanimously approved that includes a $7.5 million acceleration of our efforts to provide member Internet connections to as … Read more
Lopezians Recognized for Lifesaving Efforts
On October 3, 2014, more than 50 people gathered at OPALCO’s Lopez Crew Station to celebrate Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb’s return to work and to recognize the community members who … Read more
OPALCO Youth Earn Top Honors at Regional Co-op Leadership Camp
Five Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholars selected by OPALCO attended the 2014 Idaho Consumer-Owned Utility Association (ICUA) Co-op Youth Rally at the College of Idaho this summer. Each made their … Read more
“Miracle Man” Kevin Zoerb Returns to Work: Community BBQ 10/3
Lopez Island Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb has returned to work following an arduous journey of surgeries and healing for injuries he received when coming into contact with a high voltage … Read more