Quiet, Clean, Connected
Transportation in San Juan County shapes the future of the islands San Juan County faces a transportation paradox. Visitors come for the islands’ pristine beauty and tranquility, yet the ways … Read more
Energy Policy & Supply
October is National Co-op Month!
Celebrate cooperative values with OPALCO As a member of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, you’re not only receiving service from the co-op—you’re also an owner. Cooperatives are not-for-profit, member-owned and … Read more
Our Energy Future
OPALCO is planning for its energy future of the next 25 years. We need co-op members to get involved. We want to know: Do co-op members want to invest in … Read more
OPALCO Leadership Response to “OPALCO seems to have forgotten we live in the Pacific NW”
Letter to the Editor: The recent letter criticizing OPALCO’s solar efforts reflects a common misunderstanding of how clean energy planning works. Yes, solar production peaks in summer and declines in … Read more
Why Local Generation Is Important: Part 1 of 3
OPALCO has been providing reliable power to the islands since 1937. Electricity is an essential and critical component to the modern-day lifestyles powering our hospitals, grocery stores, heating systems, and … Read more
Prepare for the New Year with OPALCO
As we approach 2025, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative is preparing for our energy future, and we want our members to get involved. The co-op faces a variety of challenges … Read more