OPALCO Fares Well in Electrical Storms
OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the recent back-to-back electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said “it is unusual to get electrical storms in … Read more
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75th Anniversary Open House on Lopez Island
At OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary Open House on Wednesday, July 18th, members will be presented with gifts, treated to refreshments, enjoy live music by Hawk Arps and be entertained with stories … Read more
Progress Report on Broadband Initiative
As OPALCO’s Board continues to study the feasibility and desirability of the Broadband Initiative, progress is being made. At our last report, there were three major contingencies to address before … Read more
Six Local Students to Represent OPALCO at Co-op Leadership Camp
The OPALCO Board of Directors presented the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program award to five high-school students representing three islands: Cameron Schuh (Orcas), Me’Tairie Kilpatrick-Boe (San Juan), Paige Carlson … Read more
75th Anniversary Open House on Orcas Island
At OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary Open House on Friday, June 29th in Eastsound, members will be presented with gifts, treated to refreshments, enjoy live music by the Turtleback Ceilidh Ensemble and … Read more
Attendance and Voter Turn-out at Historic High; Adams and Thomerson Relected to Board
Not since April 1, 1954, when 910 people gathered to vote on the location of OPALCO’s headquarters, have so many OPALCO members gathered in one place . Read about the … Read more