Energy Assist Program (EAP)

Energy Assist Program (EAP)

Overview: OPALCO offers monthly energy assistance to its members when they are challenged to pay their electric bills. Energy Assist provides a bill credit every month based on household size.

Program Details

• Geographic Scope: San Juan County, Washington (OPALCO service area)
• Assistance Type: Monthly bill credit (year-round)
• Duration: Ongoing year-round; must renew annually by April 30th
• Rate Class: Standard Residential rate only
• Residency Requirement: Year-round residents only

Monthly Bill Credits by Household Size (2026)

| Household Size | Monthly Credit | |---|---| | 1 | $46.43 | | 2 | $53.86 | | 3 | $61.29 | | 4 | $68.72 | | 5 | $76.15 | | 6+ | $83.59 |

Eligibility

• Must be an OPALCO member on standard Residential rate
• Must be a year-round resident
• Income-Based: No specific income limit; eligibility based on participation in other programs that serve low-income households
• Eligible programs include (examples): SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid, SSI, and other low-income assistance programs
• If participating in an unlisted program, contact OPALCO to verify eligibility

Renewal Requirements

• Must re-enroll/apply online each April
• All participants on same renewal cycle regardless of enrollment date
• Effective on next billing cycle after approval

Program Changes

• Credits may increase or decrease with or without notice depending on number of participants

Additional Benefits

• OPALCO EAP participants can get $25 bill credit from Rock Island Communications (subsidiary) by showing assistance amount on bill copy

Contact

• Phone: (360) 376-3500
• Eastsound Office: 183 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245-9413 (M-Th: 8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Friday Harbor Office: 1034 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9240 (M-Th: 8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Email: communications@opalco.com