Commitment to employee-driven safety program protects lineworkers Since 2014, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has participated in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s rural electrical safety achievement program. OPALCO’s safety … Read more
Center Island gets a new submarine cable Center Island is a small island nestled between Decatur and Lopez islands with about 150 electric meters. It was home to the oldest … Read more
A little preparation can make all the difference when you lose power Most of us depend on electricity to power nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from heating and lighting … Read more
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative relocates poles and lines to enable habitat restoration For years, two essential transmission poles serving power to Orcas Power & Light Cooperative members were on … Read more
During the summer months, OPALCO worked on a critical maintenance project for the Eastsound headquarters. The roof of OPALCO’s 1970s built Eastsound headquarters office had reached the end of its … Read more
The roof of OPALCO’s 1970s built Eastsound headquarters office has reached the end of its life. Increasing structural issues with the original roof pose some safety concerns, so it is … Read more
