Piecing Together Technology
Students Learn to Build Electric Vehicles The students in Friday Harbor High School’s EV Principles STEM class have been busy turning wrenches on a hands-on project. Since October, the students—under … Read more
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Quick Fact: OPALCO’s rate for members who have rooftop solar
OPALCO’s solar rate is designed to encourage local renewable generation by ensuring that more of the cost of service is fairly allocated. Solar producers use the grid to buy and … Read more
OPALCO Board Nominations are OPEN!
It’s that time of year when OPALCO members step up to run for the Board of Directors! Nominations are now open for the 2025 election. There are three positions open: … Read more
OPALCO Board Passes 2025 Budget and Rates
The 2025 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 20th board meeting including a 6% rate increase for all members. This works out to an increase of approximately $11/month … Read more
The Co-op Way: Capital Credit Checks are in the Mail!
Just in time for the holiday season, more than $1.1M in capital credit checks are going out to longtime OPALCO members this month, as they do each year. As a co-op, OPALCO does … Read more
Brighten Up the Dark Season
Practice holiday lighting safety and energy efficiency As the days get colder and the nights get darker, many community members start to adorn their houses and yards with holiday lighting … Read more