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FirstLight Announces Fourth Year of Competitive Grant Program to Support Local Organizations Advancing Climate Action and Community Impact Projects

February 5, 2026

FirstLight Sustains supports projects that foster community building and environmental sustainability in areas across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania Burlington, MA – February 5, 2026 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced that applications are now open for the fourth year of FirstLight Sustains. The competitive grant program is aimed…

FirstLight and Energy New England Expand Landmark Partnership to Deliver Cost-Competitive Clean Energy to New England Communities

January 29, 2026

Through the deal, 21 New England municipal utilities will receive 197 GWh of clean generation per year through 2040 from two of FirstLight’s Massachusetts hydroelectric facilities BURLINGTON, Mass. – January 29, 2026 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company, today announced the expansion of the company’s landmark municipal utility power purchase agreement (PPA)…

FirstLight and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant Extend Power Purchase Agreement for Clean, Massachusetts-Made Hydropower

January 29, 2026

Per the agreement, Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant will purchase clean energy and the equivalent renewable energy credits produced by two Massachusetts hydroelectric facilities, including the largest hydroelectric facility in Massachusetts, Cabot Station Burlington, MA – January 29, 2026 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company, today announced the extension of…

FirstLight to Begin Annual Drawdown of Candlewood Lake on January 19

January 16, 2026

NEW MILFORD, Conn. – January 16, 2026 – FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Storage Station, will initiate the drawdown season for Candlewood Lake, which includes Squantz Pond, on Monday, January 19, 2026. The drawdown, executed in consultation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the U.S. Fish…

FirstLight and Town of New Milford Announce Updates to Public Access at New Milford Recreation Sites

July 30, 2025

Dike Point Park is now reopened for reservations while Fisherman’s Parking Lot will remain closed to the public New Milford, CT – July 30, 2025 – FirstLight and the Town of New Milford today provided updates on public access at two FirstLight recreation areas in New Milford. As of Wednesday, July 30, Dike Point Park…

FirstLight Emphasizes Safety and Awareness Amidst Flash Flood Watch

July 8, 2025

New Milford, CT – July 8, 2025 – With anticipated extreme weather and a flash flood watch issued for Connecticut, FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, urges caution and awareness to those who live, visit, and recreate on and around the Housatonic River. Heavy rainfall often brings high water levels…

FirstLight Announces Recipients for 2025 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program

June 17, 2025

The program will provide grants to 19 organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to support projects focused on public safety and services, outdoor recreation, and community improvements. Burlington, MA – June 17, 2025 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced that 19 organizations will receive funding through the…

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…

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