The Island Way

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Co-op Members Making a Difference

Powerful Energy Savings and Incentives for Businesses!

OPALCO was awarded a grant from the USDA to provide energy audits, technical expertise and a powerful package of incentives to help businesses in San Juan County become more energy efficient and sustainable. In partnership with Sustainable Connections, the “Energize the San Juans” program includes a comprehensive energy audit, a customized energy action plan that outlines recommendations for energy-saving improvements … Continue reading →
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Get Connected with Switch it UP! The Little Condos that Could (get fiber installed)

Right outside Friday Harbor proper are the Harbor Hill Condos: a small community of 16 units that have about a 50/50 split between fulltime and seasonal residents. In 2020, the homeowners association (HOA) began to explore the possibility of bringing fiber into the complex. With the global pandemic, most of the homeowners agreed that the time was right. A lot … Continue reading →
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Ductless Heat Pump in Action: Keeping the Littlest Islanders Warm All Year Round

Children’s House on Orcas Island is toddler center and preschool. This play-based program has been a staple serving island families since 1969. The school lives right outside of Eastsound on historic farmland. One of the buildings is a beautiful, old farmhouse built in 1900. As with any structure with that kind of history, upgrades are needed for maintenance and comfort. … Continue reading →
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