Claire Belanger, Author at FirstLight

FirstLight Power, Fermata Energy, and Skyview Ventures Partner to Launch First Ever Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Platform in Western Massachusetts

September 8, 2022

V2G bidirectional chargers at New England’s largest energy storage and hydroelectric facility will support the integration of renewable energy and grid stability during peak load hours Northfield, MA – September 8, 2022 – FirstLight Power, Fermata Energy, Skyview Ventures, State Representative Susannah M. Whipps (2nd Franklin), and other elected and appointed officials today celebrated a…

Letter to Community Leaders on Zebra Mussels in Candlewood Lake

August 5, 2022

Dear Candlewood Lake Community Leaders, For more than a decade, FirstLight has voluntarily restricted our operations at the Rocky River Pumped Hydro station, largely shutting the facility down each year from the spring to the fall. This lost opportunity came at a substantial cost to our company, but we did so anyway to prevent the…

FirstLight Power Shares Update on Franklin County Recreation Facilities for Summer 2022

May 9, 2022

Northfield, MA – April 22, 2022 – FirstLight Power today announced the company’s 2022 spring and summer recreation plans for Franklin County. With most federal and state pandemic-related restrictions lifting, most of the outdoor and recreational areas that FirstLight manages will be fully operational for the first time in two years. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to…

FirstLight Power Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with Acquisition of Two Hydroelectric Facilities in Western Pennsylvania

May 2, 2022

The company enters the PJM and New York electricity markets with the addition of 31.5 MW of baseload capacity from two run-of-river hydroelectric facilities on the Allegheny River BURLINGTON, Mass. – May 2, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced the company has acquired two…

FirstLight Kicks Off Second Year of Valley Climate Champions Program for Franklin County Teachers and Students

April 21, 2022

The company highlights last year’s grantees while announcing $1,000 new grants to engage local middle and high schools around the region’s growing clean energy sector and to highlight the urgency of climate change Northfield, MA – April 21, 2022 – In celebration of Earth Day, FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and…

FirstLight Power Statement on Heavy Rain in Western Connecticut and Housatonic River Flooding

April 8, 2022

New Milford, CT – FirstLight Power issued the following statement today in response to the flood situation along the Housatonic River in Western Connecticut: “Last night, parts of Western Connecticut received substantial amounts of rainfall, which has led to a flood situation along parts of the Housatonic River. The National Weather Service forecast, which FirstLight…

FirstLight Power and Borrego Partner to Bring More Clean Energy to New England

March 30, 2022

Strategic partnership will focus on development of new DG solar, DG storage and utility-scale standalone storage at FirstLight’s existing hydropower facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut BURLINGTON, Mass. – March 30, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced its partnership with Borrego, a leading developer, EPC…

INVENERGY AND ENERGYRE SECURE OFFSHORE WIND LEASE AWARD AND ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF INVESTOR CONSORTIUM

February 28, 2022

Only American-led project secures one of the largest leases awarded in the New York Bight auction CHICAGO (February 28, 2022) —Invenergy Wind Offshore LLC, led by project sponsors Invenergy and energyRe, was named provisional winner for an 83,976-acre area of seabed by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The winning bid of $645…

FirstLight Power and DHD Enter Partnership to Develop Suite of Clean Energy Assets to Help Reach Connecticut’s Climate Goals

February 17, 2022

Hydro, solar, and energy storage assets will be developed by FirstLight and Davis Hill Development to provide reliable renewable energy to Connecticut New Milford, CT– February 17, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced that the company has partnered with Davis Hill Development (DHD) to…

FirstLight Power Joins Global 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact

February 3, 2022

In partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy, the compact builds upon FirstLight’s clean energy portfolio and commitment to fight climate change and decarbonize the electrical grid Burlington, MA – February 3, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, today announced that the company has joined…

We welcome inquiries from the media, questions and comments about our projects and recreation spaces, and gladly engage curiosity about our mission, vision, and more.