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FirstLight and Fishheart Ltd. Launch Innovative Fish Passage Project at Connecticut Hydroelectric Facility

May 15, 2025

Now in operation at the Tunnel Generating Station in Preston, CT, the project represents the first-of-its-kind large-scale installation in North America Burlington, MA and New Milford, CT– May 15, 2025 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced the successful launch of the Fishheart Ltd. (Fishheart) Hydraulic Fishway at the…

FirstLight Expands Access and Enhances Recreation Opportunities at Franklin County Facilities for Spring-Summer 2025 Season

May 7, 2025

FirstLight continues its commitment to inclusion with expanded access, sensory-friendly hours, and partnerships aimed at making outdoor recreation accessible for all. Northfield, MA – May 7, 2025 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced the start of the Spring-Summer 2025 season for recreation activities and enhancements at the…

FirstLight’s Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory Opens for the Season

January 10, 2025

Visitors have enjoyed over 40 sightings of the U.S. national bird, the bald eagle, since opening day and can look forward to much more activity ahead for families and guests of all ages Southbury, CT – January 10, 2025 – FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Shepaug Hydro Generating Station in Southbury, opened the…

FirstLight Annual Drawdown of Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, and Candlewood Lake

September 24, 2024

Lake Zoar – Beginning on October 19, 2024, FirstLight will conduct a drawdown of Lake Zoar at the Stevenson Dam to conduct its annual maintenance and inspection activities. The normal summer operating range of the station is from 103’-100.5’, and the drawdown will target an elevation of 98.5’. The drawdown will lower lake levels to minimum…

FirstLight Announces Recipients of 2024-2025 Scholarship Program for Family Members of Company Employees

September 4, 2024

FirstLight doubles the program in its second year with $1,500 scholarships to ten family members of company employees based on essay submissions detailing how volunteerism impacts their lives Burlington, MA – September 4, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced the recipients for ten scholarships to family…

FirstLight and Burlington Electric Department Enter Power Purchase Agreement for Hydroelectricity to Support Burlington’s Energy Demand with Clean, New England Power

August 6, 2024

As part of the agreement, Burlington Electric Department will purchase clean hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits produced by FirstLight’s Connecticut hydroelectric facility Burlington, MA and Burlington, VT – August 6, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company, today announced a new power purchase agreement with Burlington Electric…

FirstLight Encourages Safe Summer Recreation and Highlights the Critical Role of Energy Storage in Delivering Reliability Through Variable Weather

July 2, 2024

As the official start to summer begins and the weather heats up, FirstLight urges the public to exercise caution when enjoying recreational activities including boating and swimming. Northfield, MA and New Milford, CT – July 2, 2024 – Following recent extreme heat and ahead of Fourth of July activities, FirstLight, a leading clean power producer,…

FirstLight Highlights Enhanced Activities and Expanded Access at Franklin County Recreation Areas

April 30, 2024

Situated along a beautiful stretch of the Connecticut River, FirstLight is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy a wide variety of warm-weather recreational opportunities and programs Northfield, MA – April 30, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced a series of spring and summer recreation activities and…

FirstLight Joins Forces with Leading Canadian Renewable Developer and Producer Hydromega Services Inc.

February 22, 2024

FirstLight and Hydroméga’s seasoned teams unite to maximize value of operational assets and deploy a substantial 4 GW development pipeline of wind, solar, storage, and hydro projects to support the growing need for additional clean electricity supply as state and provincial clean energy targets approach BURLINGTON, Mass. and MONTRÉAL, Québec – February 22, 2024 –…

FirstLight unit ses forces au développeur et producteur canadien d’énergies renouvelables de premier plan Hydromega Services Inc.

February 22, 2024

Les équipes chevronnées de FirstLight et d’Hydroméga s’unissent pour maximiser la valeur des actifs opérationnels et déployer un important portefeuille de développement de 4 GW de projets éoliens, solaires, de stockage et hydroélectriques afin de répondre au besoin croissant d’approvisionnement supplémentaire en électricité renouvelable à l’approche des objectifs féderaux et provinciaux en matière d’énergie renouvelable.…

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