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Capital Credits

What happens to my Capital Credits if I leave the area or die?

Your capital credit allocation stays connected to your name until the date of distribution – so please keep OPALCO posted of address changes. If a member dies, a representative of the estate must request the credits by submitting a Application for Retirement of Decedent Capital Credits. Any capital credits distributed before their full term are discounted.

What are Capital Credits?

Capital credits represent each member’s ownership in the Co-op. OPALCO does not earn profits. Instead, revenues over and above the cost of doing business are called “margins.” Margins represent an interest-free loan for operating capital made to the cooperative by the membership. Capital credits are returned to members on a 25-year cycle. For example, in 2008, OPALCO retired the capital credits allocated in 1983. The decision to issue capital credits is made by our Board of Directors after a thorough examination of the financial position of the Co-op at year’s end. Your capital credit amount is allocated each summer (see it on your bill) and checks are mailed at year-end.

Change/Add Service

How do I make a change to my electric service?

A member service representative can help you stop, move or change your electric service.

Open an Account (Membership)

How do I open an OPALCO account?

You can download an application to get started. Contact our member service team if you have questions. The membership fee to join the co-op is $5 – just like it was in 1937 when we got started.

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Eastsound Office

183 Mount Baker Road
Eastsound, WA 98245-9413

P: (360) 376-3500
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

Friday Harbor Office

1034 Guard Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9240

P: (360) 376-3500
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

Lopez Crew Station

4232 Center Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261-8098

P: (360) 376-3500
No regular office hours

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