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
Energy Tips
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
Ductless Heat Pumps – Clean your filters
OPALCO has helped over 125 household install super efficient and cost effective Ductless Heat Pumps through our on-bill financing program Switch It Up! One important thing to do is to … Read more
Bruce Nyden: Living the Electric Life on High
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, scuba diver and activist for healthy oceans, Bruce Nyden has channeled his passion for the environment into energy efficiency and renewable power. His home in Friday … Read more