Quiet, Clean, Connected
Transportation in San Juan County shapes the future of the islands San Juan County faces a transportation paradox. Visitors come for the islands’ pristine beauty and tranquility, yet the ways … Read more
The Island Way
October is National Co-op Month!
Celebrate cooperative values with OPALCO As a member of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, you’re not only receiving service from the co-op—you’re also an owner. Cooperatives are not-for-profit, member-owned and … Read more
OPALCO Renewable Energy Community Meetings Recap
A few weeks ago, the OPALCO team held a series of community meetings about local, renewable energy. The meetings were held at all three major islands to engage co-op members … Read more
Rosario Strait Tidal Energy Project Update
September 30, 2025 is the last day to make public comments on the Rosario Tidal Energy Project as part of the public process with a pilot Draft License Application (DLA) … Read more
Interested in Local, Renewable Energy? Come to OPALCO’s upcoming Community Meetings
OPALCO is planning now for what our energy future will be like in the next 25 years. OPALCO wants co-op members to get involved! OPALCO is hosting a series of … Read more
Our Energy Future
OPALCO is planning for its energy future of the next 25 years. We need co-op members to get involved. We want to know: Do co-op members want to invest in … Read more