Rock Island: A World of Connection
Imagine the past five months of pandemic isolation without access to the internet. During this time, islanders have relied more heavily on the internet to work from home, to get … Read more
Month: July 2020
OPALCO Rebuttal to Alex MacLeod
Despite Mr. MacLeod’s repeated attempts to shade OPALCO’s reputation, OPALCO remains in a strong and healthy financial position – even as we stretch to provide COVID-19 relief to our residential … Read more
COVID-19 Update
It’s midsummer, and we’re checking in to see how our Co-op family is getting along. OPALCO is closely monitoring member requests for assistance and payment arrears during the pandemic. We … Read more
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
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