Conservation and Efficiency
Play your part in the energy future of the islands Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is navigating today’s challenging and evolving energy landscape while also planning for our shared energy … Read more
Switch it Up
Powering the Future
Home battery systems can revolutionize energy independence As energy costs fluctuate and concerns about grid reliability and climate change increase, many homeowners are turning to home battery systems as a … Read more
Island Efficiency
A Local Business makes the Switch to Ductless Heatpumps One of the many things that makes the San Juan Islands so special is the rich culture of small and family-owned … Read more
Lopez Garage utilizes Rural Energy Grants for Building Upgrades!
The Lopez Garage business was started way back in 1929 by Lloyd Weeks. He built the building in 1946 and owned it until 1975. Lloyd worked with his son Carroll … Read more
Calling All San Juan County Business Owners!
Now’s the time to Energize your Business with Powerful Incentives! OPALCO has been awarded grants funds to help business owners become more energy efficient. We are partnered with Sustainable Connections … Read more
A whole new view: The Eskridge-Vallery Family gets new windows through OPALCO’s Switch It Up program
Carey Eskridge, his wife Christina Vallery, and their daughter Lola are relative newcomers to Orcas Island, moving here in 2022. Carey and Christina visited Orcas Island before their daughter was … Read more