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Green Tips

Save energy - save the planet

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Energy efficiency means using electricity wisely. There are simple steps you can take to
increase your energy efficiency that will save you money while serving your cooperative
and the environment – and improve the comfort level of your home during the heating
season.

Try these:

LED Lighting
Low Flow Showerheads
Maintenance - clean filters, baseboards, replace filters as needed
Invest in energy star appliances
Turn down your thermostat
Try drying with a good old fashioned clothesline

Find more simple tips here.

The Latest Energy Savings Tips

From our blog

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Save Now! Pay Later! OPALCO’s Switch It Up program expands: $46M in funds available for efficiency projects

OPALCO members can now finance up $100,000 (per membership) in efficiency upgrades for their home or business. Projects that qualify include home heating units (ducted and ductless), smart thermostats, weatherization … Read more

Ductless Heat Pumps

OPALCO members are making the super efficiency switch to Ductless Heat Pumps! Many are utilizing our on-bill financing program to start saving now (no money down) while paying for the project over … Read more
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Ductless Heat Pumps – Clean your filters

OPALCO has helped over 125 household install super efficient and cost effective Ductless Heat Pumps through our on-bill financing program Switch It Up! One important thing to do is to … Read more
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Meet Patricia and Bruce Benton: All-Star Efficiency Adopters

Patricia and Bruce moved to Orcas full-time in June of 2020 after visiting for the past four years – particularly during the Orcas Island Film Festivals. The access to excellent … Read more
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Simple Tips for Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Energy efficiency means using electricity wisely. There are simple steps you can take to increase your energy efficiency that will save you money while serving your cooperative and the environment … Read more
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Energy Champion Winnie Adams

Winnie Adams came to Waldron Island in the late 1970s to spend time with her brother and his children. Her parents were already living on Orcas Island, which made for … Read more