OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Continues at the County Fair!
There is something for everyone at OPALCO’s County Fair booth this year! The Fair is the last stop in a long chain of events in celebration of Orcas Power & … Read more
Energy Savings
OPALCO’S MORE Program Pays Dividends to Local Renewable Generators
Earlier this year, a volunteer group of OPALCO members built a new green power program in support of local renewable energy—electricity generated by our fellow co-op members and interconnected to … Read more
Islanders Bank and OPALCO Partner to Encourage Energy Efficiency Savings
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has partnered with Islanders Bank to bring energy efficiency tools and savings to islanders in San Juan County. OPALCO members can schedule a Home Snapshot Energy … Read more
OPALCO GOES ELECTRIC: DRIVING THE ZERO-EMISSION NISSAN LEAF
OPALCO’s Nissan LEAF (Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) has arrived on Orcas. OPALCO staff will drive the 100% battery-powered, zero-emission electric vehicle around the islands for co-op business. The LEAF can reach … Read more
OPALCO MEMBERS TURN ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES INTO BIG SAVINGS!
OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about … Read more
Refrigerator/Freezer Decommissioning Program
New refrigerator decommissioning program Is your “old faithful” refrigerator (or freezer) still running? If so, OPALCO may be able to pay you ($25) to recycle it—in addition to the rebate … Read more