Climate Action in San Juan County
The Madrona Institute has been hosting an excellent Climate Action Speaker Series. On October 12th, the speaker series featured opening remarks by Senator Liz Lovelett, followed by Jay Kimball, Vice … Read more
Energy Policy
OPALCO Board Nominations Open December 16
OPALCO nominations for board candidates are now open. You can help shape our energy future! There are two positions open: one position in District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden … Read more
Meet Patricia and Bruce Benton: All-Star Efficiency Adopters
Patricia and Bruce moved to Orcas full-time in June of 2020 after visiting for the past four years – particularly during the Orcas Island Film Festivals. The access to excellent … Read more
Climate Impact and Our Energy Future
Climate impacts are rapidly changing our world and we face big hurdles as we transition away from carbon (fossil fuels). OPALCO is prepared to navigate these challenges but will need … Read more
Good news for Washingtonians interested in purchasing an EV!
Washington state legislature narrowly passed the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. This bill will require that all auto manufacturers that sell new model vehicles in Washington state have to have at … Read more
Switch It Up! Song
We love this catchy tune that summarizes all the benefits of switching to electricity!