Do rates vary across OPALCO and if not, could they vary based upon those taking on solar and batteries?

OPALCO does not vary rates based on if you have a microgrid close to your home. As a cooperative, we follow a “cost-of-service” model when setting rates and there is no clear correlation between having a microgrid close to your house and your electricity usage. OPALCO is looking out for all the co-op membership regardless of location of our electrical infrastructure and must set rates to benefit the whole of the cooperative.