Don Galt, Sr. Withdraws his Candidacy from OPALCO Election
Don Galt, Sr. has withdrawn his candidacy for the OPALCO District 1 board election. “I want to thank the petitioners for inviting me to participate for the OPALCO board,” Galt … Read more
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Town Hall Meeting Slides
Please see the link below for a sampling of the slides from OPALCO’s Town Hall Meetings in March. A meeting is also scheduled for Shaw Island in May (date TBD). … Read more
OPALCO Hears from Members at Town Hall Meetings: A Recap
Thank you to the members who joined us at a series of Town Hall meetings in March. A total of 83 members attended the meetings (San Juan: 43, Orcas: 23, … Read more
Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island to Fill District 4 Board Vacancy
The OPALCO Board has appointed Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island to fill the board vacancy in District 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane Islands). Dr. Whitfield began his service … Read more
OPALCO Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on … Read more
OPALCO Invests in Energy Savings to Keep Member Costs Down
OPALCO recently announced a 6% rate increase beginning in March. What can we do to keep member costs down? Energy efficiency and conservation activities and gains are key tools for … Read more