Delivering Power & Quality of Life
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
Submarine Cables
OPALCO Submarine Cable Named for George Goff – Golden Ticket Winners Chosen
This September, a historic event takes place that ensures islanders can maintain their quality of life for the next 50+ years. OPALCO will install 13,596 feet of a new, efficient … Read more
Are We at Risk of Another Major Communications Outage?
Remember the communications outage of November 2013 caused when CenturyLink’s fiber-optic cable failed? We are once again at risk of a prolonged communications outage due to the deteriorated condition of … Read more
OPALCO RATE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT IN JANUARY
When Co-op members get their power bills in January, the 2017 rate increase will be included. The Board-approved budget included a 5% revenue increase, which will affect the average bill … Read more
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
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