No more stacking wood: a Switch It Up! success story
When John & Suzanne Olson found out about OPALCO’s Switch it Up! program, they were excited to upgrade from a home-made wood-burning furnace and leave behind the work and hassles … Read more
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Go electric this year!
Summer means lots of time outside in the lawn. This year if you need to start replacing your equipment consider going with electric versions of your same favorite tool. OPALCO … Read more
Climate Impact and Our Energy Future
Climate impacts are rapidly changing our world and we face big hurdles as we transition away from carbon (fossil fuels). OPALCO is prepared to navigate these challenges but will need … Read more
Whatcha doing this weekend?
Summer is here! The summer months can be a time to increase efficiency in your home and keep your power bill low. There are many DIY energy savings that you … Read more
These two pair nicely – Community Solar & Battery Storage
The battery storage project on Decatur is located in the center of the island on 3.6 acres within our main transmission substation and in proximity to our community solar project. … Read more
What’s using all that energy at home?
Home Energy Demands According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, more than half of all energy use in homes on average is used for space heating and air conditioning. Due … Read more