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Member Satisfaction Survey Results

OPALCO Member Satisfaction Report 2014OPALCO Member Satisfaction Report 2014.pdf

Thank you to the 2,172 members who completed the survey! Please click the image for full survey findings + a copy of the actual survey questions and the narrative comments we received are linked below. We will be available to talk about these results at the County Fair: Aug 13-16.

In a nutshell:

  • 91% of our members are satisfied – or very satisfied with their Co-op
  • 80% feel OPALCO has high integrity
  • only 16% perceive a good potential for energy savings in their homes (although our conservation potential assessment shows us there is much to be gained)
  • only 31% are satisfied with their current Internet services
  • 68% want OPALCO to play a role in providing Internet services

OPALCO Member Satisfaction Report 2014
OPALCO_Member_Survey_Questions
Narrative Comments

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