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Solar debate on Decatur sparks conversation about cooperative governance

By Darrell Kirk Read Story ...
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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional p…

In 1951, Bonneville Power Administration engineers completed the installation of a 7.5-mile, 25,000-volt submarine power ...
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'It will ruin the charm of our island': Islanders push back on solar grid

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. — Locals on Decatur Island in the San Juans worry a sizable chunk of their island is being sacrificed for green energy and are pushing back against a proposed solar grid ...
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Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

The controversy centers on OPALCO’s plan to expand solar generation after difficulties with a planned installation on Bailer ...