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
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
OPALCO energy efficiency and conservation news and links to programs
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
OPALCO TURNS THE DIAL UP ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION: $100,000 MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE NONPROFITS
As uncertainty in pricing and power supply dominate the energy landscape, OPALCO is building on its strong foundation of energy efficiency and conservation programs to activate the Co-op community towards … Read more
OPALCO Board Takes Action: Balanced Budget = Rate Increase
At their November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6%. The increase is necessary to meet the … Read more
OPALCO Board Enthusiastically Supports Broadband Acceleration
November 21, 2013: Eastsound WA─In front of a packed room at their regularly scheduled meeting in Friday Harbor, the OPALCO Board issued and approved the following motion: Our island communities … Read more
OPALCO TO EXPAND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation … Read more