OPALCO Hears from Members at Town Hall Meetings: A Recap
Thank you to the members who joined us at a series of Town Hall meetings in March. A total of 83 members attended the meetings (San Juan: 43, Orcas: 23, … Read more
Renewable Energy
OPALCO Invests in Energy Savings to Keep Member Costs Down
OPALCO recently announced a 6% rate increase beginning in March. What can we do to keep member costs down? Energy efficiency and conservation activities and gains are key tools for … Read more
OPALCO TURNS THE DIAL UP ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION: $100,000 MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE NONPROFITS
As uncertainty in pricing and power supply dominate the energy landscape, OPALCO is building on its strong foundation of energy efficiency and conservation programs to activate the Co-op community towards … Read more
OPALCO TO EXPAND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation … Read more
OPALCO Supports Montessori School Solar Project
The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for renewable energy education in their classroom and for the benefit of the community. This summer, parent and community volunteers are … Read more
OPALCO Passes $$ and Energy Savings to Co-op Members
OPALCO distributed more than $230,000 in rebates for energy efficiency and conservation measures to 383 co-op members since October 2012. These rebates are funded by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) … Read more