OPALCO Board Passes 2024 Budget and Rates
The 2024 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 16th board meeting including a 6% rate increase for all members. This works out to an increase of approximately $10/month … Read more
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Tree Trimming Around Power Lines is Critical for Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. According to the Seattle Times[1], in 2020, Washington was second only to California in the number of acres burned … Read more
Meet the Finchers: A Co-op Family Making the Most of a Good Thing
The Finchers, Debbi and Brad, moved to San Juan Island after a whale-watching trip, making them fall in love with the islands. Since then, they have made a full life … Read more
Meet the OPALCO Board Candidates March 9th. Ballots hit the mail March 10th.
As a member-owned cooperative, OPALCO members elect the Board of Directors who are responsible for setting policies and rates, essentially guiding the course for our electric utility. The 2023 nominations … Read more
Heads Up: Cold Temps Caused High OPALCO Bills
Due to the extended cold snap in December, OPALCO members are going to see a big jump on their next power bill. Extreme winter weather means our heating systems are … Read more
The Co-op Difference: Capital Credit Checks are in the Mail!
More than $1.1M in capital credit checks are going out to longtime OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As an electric cooperative, the margin at the end of any given … Read more