Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.
Everyone is invited to the OPALCO EV Jamboree at the San Juan County Fairgrounds Wednesday, June 8, 3–6 p.m. to have fun and discover electrical automobiles of all sorts. There might be new EVs to check drive, electrical bikes and scooters to experience round the Fairgrounds, electrical instruments to check out and plenty of info to share!
Members with their very own EVs are inspired to convey them for present and inform – VIP parking and particular swag for EV drivers. OPALCO employees could have free sizzling canine (and veggie canine) on the BBQ, tons of cool Island Way swag and enjoyable actions for the entire household! The occasion is free and might be open from 3–6 p.m.
Electric automobiles are in excessive demand and in brief provide all through the nation. The OPALCO workforce has reached out to dealerships all through the area together with VW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Rivian, Mercedes, Audi and BMW. Big due to the dealerships which can be working with us to get vehicles to the occasion and, though it’s onerous to know what they’ll have on the lot June 8, it’s possible that we’ll have the Volkwagen ID.4, Kia EV6 and Mustang MachE. We’re preserving our fingers crossed for the all-electric Ford F150, which is now out there, however in brief provide.
Electric bikes are a enjoyable and environment friendly approach to get round fossil-free – and an effective way to get a brand new perspective on the magnificence of your property island. Thanks to Suzie’s Mopeds, Gilligans Island Style eBikes and Cycle San Juans, there might be all types of electrical bikes and scooters available to check out at the Fairgrounds.
Harbor Rental and Saw Shop might be available to show electrical instruments for the house and backyard and Oak Knoll Farm could have a pen of lambs arrange on the garden for households to go to. Adam Greene and Oak Knoll are grazing their sheep on the new Bailer Hill Microgrid venture website the place the subsequent Community Solar array might be constructed later this 12 months. Ask Adam or the OPALCO employees about all the advantages of Agro-Solar!
If you’re concerned with electrical automobiles, come to the EV jamboree and take a look at www.opalco.com/EVs.