OPALCO Response to COVID-19 Cases on Lopez
Three OPALCO employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on Lopez and others are under quarantine, following the County protocol. At this time, the employees who tested positive appear to have … Read more
Co-op Updates
No More Overhead Powerlines in Eastsound!
Starting January 15th, OPALCO will begin the process of replacing the overhead powerlines on Prune Alley. Moving the lines underground will increase reliability by reducing the likelihood of power outages … Read more
NO Increase to OPALCO Rates in 2021! Community Solar Project Coming to San Juan Island.
The OPALCO Board of Directors passed the 2021 Co-op budget at their November 24 meeting and approved a zero percent rate increase – that’s NO rate increase – in consideration … Read more
Co-op Members Get Paid – Capital Credit Checks Going Out
When you become a co-op member, you become an owner in OPALCO. OPALCO is a not-for-profit cooperative which means any margin at the end of the year goes back into … Read more
Local OPALCO Crew Rebuilds Line on San Juan Island
Our local line crew is working on a large project to rebuild and strengthen the electric distribution line that connects Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor substations. The project includes installation … Read more
Capital Credit Checks Coming – Your Co-op Dividend!
In December, capital credit checks will be sent out to members who were active in 1993, plus some from 1994 as OPALCO continues to smooth its 25-year cycle for capital … Read more