Quick Fact: 2024 OPALCO Docket Requests to San Juan County
The energy world is changing dramatically due to climate impacts and the transition toward renewable power. The goal of the state and nation is to transition away from fossil fuels …
Read more
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 …
Read more
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 …
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