Meet Zoe and Tony: Put on a sweater and meet some cool new neighbors
Zoe and Tony Grosinger moved to Orcas 2.5 years ago. They fell in love with the island when they were scouting out a venue for their wedding. They were looking … Read more
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Meet Sage and Nathan: The Busiest People Get It Done
To say Nathan and Sage Hodges keep busy is an understatement. Between raising three children—Eden (8), Sky (4), and Dove (the sweet baby); running a farm-to-table bakery and managing a … Read more
Meet Jocelyn, Jay, Miette, and Atticus – Sustainability all the way to your table
It’s always a wonderful treat to sit outside at Hogstone in Eastsound, even if pizza wasn’t part of the plan on this occasion. Jocelyn Cecil and Jay Blackinton are the … Read more
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
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
Ductless Heat Pumps – Clean your filters
OPALCO has helped over 125 household install super efficient and cost effective Ductless Heat Pumps through our on-bill financing program Switch It Up! One important thing to do is to … Read more