EV Car show in Friday Harbor
Electric Vehicles are driving the future! When islanders purchase new cars, we are more frequently buying electric vehicles (EVs) than a traditional car, with an internal combustion engine. On San Juan Island … Read more
Renewable Energy
Co-op Solar Capacity Increasing
Big news in Solar this morning: “By the end of 2017, the total solar energy capacity of America’s electric cooperatives will be five times what it was two years … Read more
OPALCO RATE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT IN JANUARY
When Co-op members get their power bills in January, the 2017 rate increase will be included. The Board-approved budget included a 5% revenue increase, which will affect the average bill … Read more
OPALCO Board Approves 2016 Budget and Rates
OPALCO’s Board of Directors has approved the 2016 budget with measures in place to keep our Co-op financially healthy, following two years of declining energy sales. Members’ bills will go … Read more
OPALCO Member Survey on Rates and Funding Priorities
As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates and funding priorities through an online survey. The survey is … Read more
OPALCO Member Comments Posted Online
OPALCO is listening. Of the 337 people who attended OPALCO’s 78th Annual Meeting, 54 members submitted questions and comments for staff to respond to. Member comments, questions and answers have … Read more