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FirstLight Announces Recipients for 2026 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program

The program will provide grants to 17 organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to support projects focused on public safety and services, outdoor recreation, and community improvements Burlington, MA – June 29, 2026 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced that 17 organizations will receive funding through the…

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Housatonic River Valley Stewards Emphasize Water Safety with 2026 Summer Recreation Season Underway

With summer officially here, public, private, and non-profit organizations in the Housatonic Valley Region join forces to urge vigilance when recreating on waterways New Milford, CT – June 26, 2026 – With summer officially here, FirstLight joined fellow Housatonic River Valley Stewards, including, State Representative Patrick Callahan and New Milford Mayor Peter Bass, to remind…

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Candlewood Lake Authority Launches New Research Vessel to Advance Preservation of Candlewood Lake  

New vessel launched for the 2026 boating season brings advanced research and education capabilities to Connecticut’s largest lake.  Candlewood Lake, CT – June 17, 2026 – The Candlewood Lake Authority’s (CLA) new state-of-the-art research vessel marks a significant step forward in efforts to protect and preserve Candlewood Lake for future generations. It is the first-ever…

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FirstLight Executes Power Purchase Agreement for Fort Frances Solar Project

PPA signing marks a key milestone in advancing new solar generation in Ontario, with enough clean electricity to power approximately 8,000 homes Oshawa, ON — May 8, 2026 — FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company wholly owned by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), today announced the execution…

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FirstLight and Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation Awarded Contract for New Solar Generation Through IESO’s LT2 Energy Supply Procurement

The Fort Frances Solar Project has the potential to deliver enough clean electricity to support the energy needs of approximately 8,000 Ontario households and builds on FirstLight’s longstanding legacy as a trusted clean energy partner in Fort Frances Oshawa, ON — April 14, 2026 — FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage…

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

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…

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FirstLight to Further Lower Candlewood Lake Water Levels in Response to Department of Energy Order to Support Grid Stability During Cold Snap  

NEW MILFORD, Conn. – January 31, 2026 – FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Storage Station in New Milford, must amend the ongoing drawdown plan for Candlewood Lake, by drawing it down up to 4 feet lower than originally planned, in order to provide additional generation to the power grid during the sustained cold snap impacting New England.   This move…

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

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)…

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