Quick Fact: Privileges and Obligations of Electric Utility Distribution Cooperative Members
Electric utility distribution cooperatives operate on a member-owned, nonprofit basis, ensuring that the communities they serve receive reliable and affordable electricity. As a member of such a cooperative, individuals enjoy …
Read more Quick Fact: Surge Protection
In the electric industry, power surges are unavoidable. However, just like with home security systems, there are things we can do to protect us from surges, though never fully. The …
Read more Quick Fact: Wildfire Mitigation
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. Climate change is accelerating that risk and our remote, forested islands are vulnerable. OPALCO follows industry best practices for …
Read more Quick Fact: Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act Pays you to Save Energy and Save the Planet Climate change is accelerating. Nonstop news of summer heat waves, wildfires, storms and flooding can be overwhelming. …
Read more Quick Fact: OPALCO’s Right-of-Way (ROW) Program
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. Climate change is accelerating that risk throughout the region and our remote, forested islands are vulnerable. OPALCO runs an …
Read more Quick Fact: Rock Island Communications
Rock Island is OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Together they have built a hybrid fiber and LTE wireless network to meet the needs of our rural, remote territory. This robust communication system …
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