Orcas Power & Light Coop
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About Orcas Power & Light Coop
Orcas Power & Light Coop provides electricity in Friday Harbor, Washington. There are a total of 16,278 customer accounts who are receiving electricity from the company. These accounts are made up of 14,261 residential customer accounts and 2,017 commercial accounts. On average, Orcas Power & Light Coop's residential electricity rate is 18.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 14.75% higher than the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents. The company sold 214,371 megawatt hours in 2023 through traditional retail accounts. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced by the company and 230,736 megawatt hours were procured via wholesale channels. In 2023, the provider made a total of $36,508,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $36,214,000 from retail sales to end users.
Patrons of the supplier pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $175.61. This is 22.48% higher than the national average bill of $143.38. Electricity production is not part of the Orcas Power & Light Coop business model, as they purchase power at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users. The supplier's consumers experience an average of 4.39 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages last on average of 1 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Consumers of Orcas Power & Light Coop have the ability to use net metering. This is a positive for any customer considering installing private solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess megawatt hours back into the grid.
Energy loss is always a consideration when dealing with electricity transmission. Orcas Power & Light Coop currently averages a loss of approximately 6.37% of the electricity they transmit. The state of Washington has an energy loss average of 2.58% and the US average is 2.43%, giving Orcas Power & Light Coop a rank of 1260th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the nation.
Orcas Power & Light Coop Rate & Electric Bills
Orcas Power & Light Coop residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Orcas Power & Light Coop Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:183 Mount Baker Road
Eastsound, Washington State 98245
United States of America - CEO:Foster Hildreth
Orcas Power & Light Coop Contact
- Website:www.opalco.com
- Customer Service Phone:(360) 376-3500
- Contact Page:www.opalco.com
- Social Media:
Orcas Power & Light Coop Service
- Rates & Plans:www.opalco.com
- Outage Map:www.opalco.com
- Outage Phone:(360) 376-3500
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- San Juan County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Orcas Power & Light Coop's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
14,689MWh
1260 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Orcas Power & Light Coop's Power Outages
1 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
4.39 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Orcas Power & Light Coop.
Customers Out:
0
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Orcas Power & Light Coop Coverage Map
Orcas Power & Light Coop State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16,283 | 39,461,786.07 | 30 | 100% |
Orcas Power & Light Coop County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 17,631 | 1 | 18.52 | $171.46/mo |
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Orcas Power & Light Coop FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Orcas Power & Light Coop?
The CEO of Orcas Power & Light Coop is Foster Hildreth.
What is the average bundled bill for Orcas Power & Light Coop customers each month?
Consumers of Orcas Power & Light Coop pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $175.61.
What is the phone number for Orcas Power & Light Coop?
Orcas Power & Light Coop's customer service phone number is (360) 376-3500
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Orcas Power & Light Coop customers?
Consumers of Orcas Power & Light Coop, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 18.61 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Orcas Power & Light Coop power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Orcas Power & Light Coop's customers is 1 minutes.
