September is the start of OPALCO’s budget season and the board will be discussing rates at the Sept. 18 regular board meeting in Friday Harbor.

The discussion will include Policy 29: “Energy Rate Design,” strategic direction and a draft rate structure for the next budget year.  If members are interested in following the discussion, the board packet is available online (www.opalco.com) and members are welcome to attend the meeting.

Discussion will continue through the October board meeting, when the budget and Policy 29 will be voted on.

We welcome our members’ input in the process.

Jim Lett

Board President

Orcas Power & Light Cooperative