OPALCO’S FIRST LOCAL MICROGRID IS COMPLETE!
Video Tour of the Decatur Island project on February 24th The first local renewable microgrid is complete on Decatur Island. What’s a microgrid? In this case, a relatively small solar … Read more
Renewable Energy
San Juan County Candidates
With the energy world changing dramatically, OPALCO leadership invited County Council candidates to state their positions on key issues affecting our members. Climate change, carbon legislation and the transition to … Read more
OPALCO Board Rescinds Dam Resolution in Favor of Collaboration with Membership
At the January 23rd board meeting on Lopez Island, the OPALCO Board voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 2-2019, which was enacted in September 2019 in support of the Federal Columbia … Read more
OPALCO Board Listens to Member Concerns, Reconsiders Resolution on Snake River Dams
At the December board meeting in Friday Harbor, 18 co-op members participated in an emotionally charged discussion about Resolution 2-2019 regarding the lower Snake River dams and ocean health. The … Read more
Return of Deadly Marine Heat Wave Underscores Critical Role of Carbon Free Hydropower Energy
PRESS RELEASE from Northwest River Partners Rising Ocean Temperatures Are Dangerous Indicator for Marine Ecosystem & Adult Salmon Returns Vancouver, WA, September 18, 2019 – Scientists have identified a new … Read more
Community Solar is Turned On!
We are so excited to announce the completion of OPALCO’s first ever Community Solar project! On Tuesday July 31st, the planets were in the proper configuration and the streets of Decatur were … Read more