Is a heat pump water heater right for you?
Standard electric water heaters use more energy than your refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer combined. Heat pump water heaters can use up to 60% less energy than a standard … Read more
Climate Change
Spring is here! Three Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy!
Winter weather can have a big impact on your energy bills, hitting your pockets a little harder than you would have liked. Now that spring is just around the corner, … Read more
Salmonberry Switches It Up!
Salmonberry school on Orcas Island benefitted from OPALCO programs to access energy efficiency upgrades. This will help them save money and is good for the environment. Salmonberry installed three high-efficiency … Read more
10 Reasons OPALCO loves EVs
OPALCO loves EVS! Here’s why: Save Money on Fuel Easy Charging Clean Power Sources Many new options for a variety of vehicles: https://energysavings.opalco.com/energy-savings/electric-vehicles-evs/compare-ev-models/ OPALCO rebates Savings on Maintenance Costs Quiet & … Read more
How to Support Renewable Energy
As residents of San Juan County, we value our local environment. Most of us live here because of the pristine beauty our islands offer. So, naturally we want to do … Read more
WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST
The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why lose decades in our efforts to protect this critical … Read more