Bonneville Power Administration Energy Trading Floor
Where does OPALCO get its power? Our usual response is that it comes from the Bonneville Power Administration or from the Federal Columbia River Power System. The fuel mix that … Read more
Engineering and Operations
Doe Bay Project Alert: Power Lines Going Underground
OPALCO has started the project to move the overhead power lines underground from the (temporary) Doe Bay bridge to the Eagle Lake intersection. The project is expected to take around … 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
Clearing for Safety: Upcoming Tree Trimming Projects
OPALCO has several right-of-way clearing projects happening the coming months throughout San Juan County. Right-of-way clearing helps manage trees and vegetation near power lines and is critical for wildfire prevention … Read more
Doe Bay Underground Project: Bye-Bye Power Poles!
OPALCO will be moving the overhead power lines underground this fall from the (temporary) Doe Bay bridge to the Eagle Lake intersection. The project, once contractors can begin, will take … Read more
COUNTY WIDE PLANNED OUTAGES: September 25, 26, 27
Multiple overnight outages for mainland maintenance All of San Juan County will be affected by planned power outages necessary to make critical repairs to our transmission system on the mainland. … Read more