OPALCO ELECTRIC BILLS TO INCREASE BY 5% IN JANUARY
Beginning in January, our electric bills will go up 5% and there will be a couple of new line items. The board-approved rate increase for 2016 will be spread equally … Read more
Member Services
OPALCO Crews Work Through the Night Restoring Power in Early December Storm
OPALCO experienced a major power outage on most of Orcas Island and Shaw Island that started at 6:30 PM on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The Sunday windstorm produced gusts reaching … 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 RELEASES LOW-INCOME NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS: PROPOSES ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OPALCO led a county-wide work group to identify the needs of our lowest-income residents and to collaborate on effective solutions. The findings show there is a broad spectrum of affordability … Read more
Board Perspective on Rates and Finance
Board Perspective on Rates and Finance Jim Lett, Board President September 9, 2015 Dear Co-op Members: The following thoughtful analysis of OPALCO’s rates and revenue situation was initiated by our … Read more
Local Co-ops Join in Celebration of National Co-op Month
The Orcas Food Co-op, San Juan Island Food Co-op and OPALCO have joined forces to bring the National Co-op Month celebration San Juan County. During the month of October, we … Read more