Making Way for Salmon
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
Linework & Power Outages
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
Tidal Energy Pilot Project
A successful effort means locally generated, clean, reliable power for the islands. Earlier this year, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative was awarded a grant through the Department of Energy to … Read more
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
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