In 2017, a Washington couple bought property with an old wooden tower; after it was replaced by a 120-foot steel tower, they say the utility threatened to cut power unless they signed an easement
- A Washington couple’s dispute with a local utility has raised questions about property rights, infrastructure easements and the extent to which homeowners can challenge equipment installed on their land.
- Liz Covert and Denis Goudie, who purchased their property in 2017, are challenging the replacement of an existing wooden tower with a taller steel structure by the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO).
- The case was reported by Moneywise on October 10, 2026, following earlier coverage by The Journal of the San Juan Islands and reporting by NBC affiliate KING 5.
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- A Washington couple’s dispute with a local utility has raised questions about property rights, infrastructure easements and the extent to which homeowners can challenge equipment installed on their land.
- Liz Covert and Denis Goudie, who purchased their property in 2017, are challenging the replacement of an existing wooden tower with a taller steel structure by the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO).
- The case was reported by Moneywise on October 10, 2026, following earlier coverage by The Journal of the San Juan Islands and reporting by NBC affiliate KING 5.
Sources: Times of India