Quick Fact: Bailer Hill Microgrid
Note: Due to permitting issues this project is on hold. Once OPALCO completes the additional permitting requirements for this project, the project will be resumed. See this 3-part series on …
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Quick Fact: OPALCO Needs a New Submarine Cable to Meet Growing Demand
OPALCO’s power supply system from the mainland is currently at capacity during peak usage events such as extreme low winter temperatures. The San Juan Islands, like many remote and rural …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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Quick Fact: OPALCO Solar Rate for residential members
OPALCO’s solar rate is designed to encourage local renewable generation while also collecting revenue to cover the cost of service. Solar producers use the grid to buy and sell power. …
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