Quick Fact: Rooftop Solar and Our Local Energy Future
Rooftop Solar and Our Local Energy Future Washington State is pushing hard to remove carbon emissions from our daily lives – decommissioning coal plants and electrifying heating and transportation (including …
Read more Why Local Renewable Projects? Mainland Power Demand Will Soon Exceed Supply
OPALCO is Preparing for Mainland Rolling Blackouts Did you know the Northwest power grid almost crashed during the January 2024 cold snap? As the hydro system hit capacity, the region …
Read more Quick Fact: Bailer Hill Microgrid
Note: This project is currently in permitting and will be offered to members when permits are complete, hopefully in 2024. The Bailer Hill Microgrid project on San Juan Island is …
Read more 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. …
Read more Quick Fact: OPALCO Tidal Energy Pilot Project
2024 Update: OPALCO was awarded a grant from Department of Energy (DOE) to continue feasibility studies for this pilot project. During this period it will be determined if a tidal …
Read more Quick Fact: Understanding the Change in Solar Rates
How will the new rate structure affect member generators? The average solar producer will pay a little more to OPALCO each year, but there are many factors (such as size …
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