San Juan Island Planned Power Outage Overnight 03/26
Starting Wednesday, March 26 @ 11:00 pm until 5 am on March 27 All of San Juan Island will be affected by a planned power outage necessary for the OPALCO … Read more
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What’s next for renewable energy in San Juan County: Part 3 of 3
The Bailer Hill Microgrid project on San Juan Island is a future Community Solar and battery storage site. In “Part 1: Why Local, Renewable Power Generation,” OPALCO outlined the critical point … Read more
Supporting California and Preparing Locally
The OPALCO team has been watching the devastation that Southern California is experiencing with the latest bout of wildfires. Our hearts go out to the individuals, families, and businesses that … Read more
Local Power Generation: Why the Bailer Hill Microgrid: Part 2 of 3
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
Pardon our dust: Upcoming construction along Pear Point Road
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
OPALCO Board Nominations are OPEN!
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