Quick Fact: Surge Protection
In the electric industry, power surges are unavoidable. However, just like with home security systems, there are things we can do to protect us from surges, though never fully. The … Read more
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Quick Fact: Wildfire Mitigation
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. Climate change is accelerating that risk and our remote, forested islands are vulnerable. OPALCO follows industry best practices for … Read more
Quick Fact: Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act Pays you to Save Energy and Save the Planet Climate change is accelerating. Nonstop news of summer heat waves, wildfires, storms and flooding can be overwhelming. … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO’s Right-of-Way (ROW) Program
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. Climate change is accelerating that risk throughout the region and our remote, forested islands are vulnerable. OPALCO runs an … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO Solar Rate for residential members
OPALCO’s solar rate is designed to encourage local renewable generation while also collecting revenue to cover the cost of service. Solar producers use the grid to buy and sell power. … Read more
Quick 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