OPALCO Wants YOU(TH)!
The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program supports local students Every year, a group of students from the San Juan Islands win scholarships and get the opportunity to represent our … Read more
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Why Local Generation Is Important: Part 1 of 3
OPALCO has been providing reliable power to the islands since 1937. Electricity is an essential and critical component to the modern-day lifestyles powering our hospitals, grocery stores, heating systems, and … Read more
OPALCO ANNUAL MEMBER FESTIVAL: APRIL 25, 3-6 pm
Member Appreciation Event Celebrating Local Power Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year – the OPALCO Annual Member Festival! Mark your calendars for April 25, when San … Read more
Quick Fact
See all Quick FactsQuick Fact: OPALCO Tidal Energy Pilot Project
2025 Update: On March 27, 2025, OPALCO filed a Draft License Application with the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a 10-year pilot project license for OPALCO’s proposed Rosario Strait Tidal … Read more
Quick Fact: San Juan County Comprehensive Plan
What is the Comp Plan? The Comp Plan is an important guiding document for managing land use and infrastructure in a coordinated and sustainable way. The Comp Plan goals and … Read more
Quick Fact: Our Energy Future – Why is OPALCO concerned?
Last month, OPALCO traveled to Olympia to meet with Washington State legislators. Our concern is simple and urgent: U.S. electricity demand is expected to double by 2050. Meanwhile, reliable baseload … Read more
San Juan County Comp Plan – Get involved
San Juan County is updating the County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) this year. The Comp Plan is an important guiding document for managing land use and infrastructure in a coordinated … Read more
Solar Farming Protects Rural Character
In Colorado, Jack’s Solar Garden pairs traditional farming with solar energy production. The San Juan County Comprehensive Plan calls for rural character and advocates for energy independence. Increasing local energy … Read more
OPALCO Wants YOU(TH)!
The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program supports local students Every year, a group of students from the San Juan Islands win scholarships and get the opportunity to represent our … Read more
OPALCO ANNUAL MEMBER FESTIVAL: APRIL 25, 3-6 pm
Member Appreciation Event Celebrating Local Power Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year – the OPALCO Annual Member Festival! Mark your calendars for April 25, when San … Read more