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FirstLight Partners with Operation Fuel & New Leaf in CT on Major Clean Energy & Environmental Justice Initiatives

BURLINGTON, Mass. and NEW MILFORD, Conn. – October 12, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced two major clean energy transition initiatives that demonstrate the company’s commitment to environmental justice, which will benefit Connecticut and the entire New England region. During an event with state…

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FirstLight Annual Drawdown of Candlewood Lake

Candlewood Lake — FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Rocky River pumped hydroelectric station, will initiate the drawdown season for Candlewood Lake, which includes Squantz Pond, after December 1, 2022 as weather conditions allow. The drawdown, executed in consultation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,…

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FirstLight Power and Energy New England Expand Landmark Power Purchase Agreement to Advance Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Goals for Municipal Utilities

As part of the agreement, thirteen Massachusetts municipalities will purchase renewable energy credits and clean energy produced by two of FirstLight’s hydroelectric facilities in Connecticut BURLINGTON, Mass. – October 4, 2022 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced the expansion of the company’s landmark municipal electric…

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FirstLight Annual Drawdown of Lake Lillinonah and Lake Zoar

Lake Lillinonah – Beginning on October 26, 2022 FirstLight will conduct a drawdown of Lake Lillinonah at the Shepaug Dam to conduct its maintenance and inspection activities. The normal summer operating range of the station is from 200’-195.5’ and the drawdown will target an elevation of 191’. The drawdown will lower lake levels to minimum pond…

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