Wired for the Work
OPALCO Lineworker completes four-year apprenticeship Brant Akers moved to Orcas Island from Salem, Oregon in 2015 with his wife. Like many islanders, they fell in love with the island while … Read more
Lineworkers
OPALCO Takes Safety Seriously
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
When the Lights Go Out
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
Navigating Outages: From the Warehouse to your home
Navigating Outages From the Warehouse to your home Many of us rely on power for the essential functions of our day-to-day lives. Electricity powers our cellphones, laptops, heating systems, lights, … Read more
Island to Island: Local lineworkers make a difference in Jamaica
Earlier this year, NRECA International put out a call to help restore power for hundreds of people in Jamaica who were without electricity following Hurricane Beryl. Two journeymen lineworkers from … Read more
OPALCO Recognized as an Exemplary Partner by Olympic Electric
Submitted by Olympic Electric To those of us in the energy sector, we can ultimately appreciate “The Separation is in the Preparation”. To explain, as a line contractor showing up … Read more