Tidal Energy Pilot Project
A successful effort means locally generated, clean, reliable power for the islands. Earlier this year, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative was awarded a grant through the Department of Energy to … Read more
The Island Way
Co-ops Vote! 2024 San Juan County Council candidates
Democratic Member Control is one of the seven principles that guides all cooperatives. We encourage our co-op members to vote in all elections. Orcas Power & Light Cooperative reached out … Read more
The Orcas Island Exchange Harnesses the Power of the Sun
The Exchange – Orcas Island’s unique non-profit transfer station and reuse facility started – generating electricity from the sun on July 2. The nonprofit flipped the switch on a new … 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
Climate Action in San Juan County
Astronaut and Orcas Islander Bill Anders said, “If the earth were the size of an apple, the atmosphere would be the thickness of the apple’s skin.” The picture on the … Read more
Support Local Renewable Energy Projects
Earlier this year OPALCO requested changes to the Comprehensive Plan regarding land use designations and now those changes are being reviewed by the San Juan County Planning Commission. Members can … Read more