Meet Brett & Trillium: Building an All-Electric Home
Brett Bartmasser and Trillium Swanson are building their home in Eastsound with the goal of an all-electric house and as many efficiency measures as their budget can bear. Brett, who … 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
Meet the Most-Palmer Family: An Efficiency Oasis on Orcas Island
Tucked away in a little oasis right outside of Eastsound, meet James, Sara Joy and June who have turned their land into a prime example of our energy future. They … Read more
Bruce Nyden: Living the Electric Life on High
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, scuba diver and activist for healthy oceans, Bruce Nyden has channeled his passion for the environment into energy efficiency and renewable power. His home in Friday … Read more
No more stacking wood: a Switch It Up! success story
When John & Suzanne Olson found out about OPALCO’s Switch it Up! program, they were excited to upgrade from a home-made wood-burning furnace and leave behind the work and hassles … Read more
Go electric this year!
Summer means lots of time outside in the lawn. This year if you need to start replacing your equipment consider going with electric versions of your same favorite tool. OPALCO … Read more