The Bailer Hill Microgrid project on San Juan Island is a future Community Solar and battery storage site. Community Solar is a local solution to offset expensive mainland power and offer … Read more
San Juan County has a recovery strategy for protection of salmon populations which includes the Jackson Beach Restoration Project. As part of the plan, OPALCO is moving the transmission poles … Read more
It’s that time of year when OPALCO members step up to run for the Board of Directors! Nominations are now open for the 2025 election. There are three positions open: … Read more
The 2025 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 20th board meeting including a 6% rate increase for all members. This works out to an increase of approximately $11/month … Read more
Just in time for the holiday season, more than $1.1M in capital credit checks are going out to longtime OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As a co-op, OPALCO does … Read more
Those of you who live or have spent time on San Juan Island in the past few months may have seen the construction taking place at the Orcas Power & … Read more
