The Co-op Way: Capital Credit Checks are in the Mail!
Just in time for the holiday season, more than $1.2M in capital credit checks are going out to longtime OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As a co-op, OPALCO does … Read more
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OPALCO Launches Opt-In Renewable Energy Survey to Gather Member Input
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is inviting all members to participate in a newly launched Renewable Energy Survey designed to gather community insight on future energy programs, priorities, and … Read more
Quick Fact: Where Does OPALCO Stand on Regional Power and the Dams?
OPALCO’s mission is to provide reliable power to its membership. OPALCO’s power comes from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which utilizes hydropower, some of it from the Lower Snake River … Read more
OPALCO Board Passes 2026 Budget and Rates
The 2026 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 20th board meeting including changes to the rate structure and a ~6% rate increase for residential members. This works out … Read more
OPALCO Conducting a Member Survey through December 12, 2025
OPALCO has been engaging with members this year about our shared energy future and the future of renewables in San Juan County. Regionally and throughout the entire country, industry experts … Read more
When the Lights Go Out
A little preparation can make all the difference when you lose power Most of us depend on electricity to power nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from heating and lighting … Read more