OPALCO Board Approves 2016 Budget and Rates
OPALCO’s Board of Directors has approved the 2016 budget with measures in place to keep our Co-op financially healthy, following two years of declining energy sales. Members’ bills will go … Read more
Engineering and Operations
OPALCO APPROVED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT LOAN FROM USDA
OPALCO is among the 77 electric utilities recently approved for USDA Rural Utility Services (RUS) loans. OPALCO is approved for a loan of $17.1M to move forward with the submarine … Read more
NEW CALL-BEFORE-YOU-DIG LAW: INCREASED OVERSIGHT AND PENALTIES
Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of the law is … Read more
Tree Trimming Crews at Work to Clear Utility Right of Way
OPALCO maintains the clearance between trees and shrubs and our power lines on a regular schedule. It’s that time of year again. Professional tree trimming crews will be making their … Read more
OPALCO Member Comments Posted Online
OPALCO is listening. Of the 337 people who attended OPALCO’s 78th Annual Meeting, 54 members submitted questions and comments for staff to respond to. Member comments, questions and answers have … Read more