Climate Action in San Juan County
Astronaut and Orcas Islander Bill Anders said, “If the earth were the size of an apple, the atmosphere would be the thickness of the apple’s skin.” The picture on the … Read more
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
OPALCO energy efficiency and conservation news and links to programs
Clearing for Safety: Upcoming Tree Trimming Projects
OPALCO has several right-of-way clearing projects happening the coming months throughout San Juan County. Right-of-way clearing helps manage trees and vegetation near power lines and is critical for wildfire prevention … Read more
MORE Program Ends
Many OPALCO members have been participating in our Member-Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) program. Green blocks (or leaves) were added to the bill each month to support the MORE Program, which … Read more
Spring into Action for Energy Efficiency!
$46M Available for Co-op Member Projects In case you haven’t heard the news, OPALCO has $46M in UDSA Rural Energy Savings dollars available for co-op members to spend on energy … Read more
Save Now! Pay Later! OPALCO’s Switch It Up program expands: $46M in funds available for efficiency projects
OPALCO members can now finance up $100,000 (per membership) in efficiency upgrades for their home or business. Projects that qualify include home heating units (ducted and ductless), smart thermostats, weatherization … Read more
Take Climate Change Action with OPALCO! Stewards, Energy Roundtables and Island Way Workshops
Are you looking for things you can DO to combat climate change? Is there a home energy efficiency project you’d like to DO this year? Do you have ideas for … Read more