OPALCO Linemen Work Dark to Dark to Bring Back the Light
55 MPH Winds Sweeps Power Outages Across San Juan Islands Sunday, November 26th was a long day for OPALCO linemen, engineers and staff members. A big wind storm knocked down … Read more
Engineering and Operations
OPALCO Submarine Cable Named for George Goff – Golden Ticket Winners Chosen
This September, a historic event takes place that ensures islanders can maintain their quality of life for the next 50+ years. OPALCO will install 13,596 feet of a new, efficient … Read more
WIND STORM TAKES POWER OUT FOR 6,000+ CO-OP MEMBERS: OPALCO CREWS RESOLVE OUTAGES QUICKLY
Big winds hit the islands on Tuesday, May 23rd leading to a number of power outages in the islands. The largest outage occurred on San Juan Island when a tree … Read more
Planned Outage for Shaw and Orcas Overnight: 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 10th
OPALCO members on all of Shaw Island and west of Youngren’s Pond / Loon Song Lane on Orcas Island will experience an overnight planned power outage beginning at 11:59 pm … Read more
OPALCO FIBER PROJECT KICKS OFF ON SOUTH SAN JUAN ISLAND – EXPECT SOME TRAFFIC DELAYS
Construction begins on March 20th to install fiber optic cables along Cattle Point Road from Eagle Cove Drive all the way through San Juan National Historical Park to the major … Read more
COMMUNITY FORUM ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR ORCAS ISLAND
Hosted by representatives from OPALCO, Orcas Fire & Rescue, San Juan County Emergency Management and San Juan County Sheriff Department, this community forum will share best practices and discuss individual … Read more