Ductless Heat Pumps
OPALCO members are making the super efficiency switch to Ductless Heat Pumps! Many are utilizing our on-bill financing program to start saving now (no money down) while paying for the project over … Read more
Energy Tips
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
Meet Zoe and Tony: Put on a sweater and meet some cool new neighbors
Zoe and Tony Grosinger moved to Orcas 2.5 years ago. They fell in love with the island when they were scouting out a venue for their wedding. They were looking … Read more
Meet Peppe Picone: Green Entrepreneur for a Better Future
Peppe Picone cares about family and his island community, which is why he is opening a Greenworks dealership for electric utility terrain vehicles (UTV) on Orcas Island: think golf cart … Read more
Meet Jocelyn, Jay, Miette, and Atticus – Sustainability all the way to your table
It’s always a wonderful treat to sit outside at Hogstone in Eastsound, even if pizza wasn’t part of the plan on this occasion. Jocelyn Cecil and Jay Blackinton are the … Read more
Meet Brett & Trillium: Building an All-Electric Home
Brett Bartmasser and Trillium Swanson are building their home in Eastsound with the goal of an all-electric house and as many efficiency measures as their budget can bear. Brett, who … Read more