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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…
Read moreDue to Covid related staffing issues we have decided to temporarily close the Shepaug Eagleview until January 17th. All reservations prior to that date will be cancelled and those who have a reservation will be contacted. We truly apologize for any inconvenience and hope to reopen soon.
Read moreAn unexpected issue at the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Station has delayed the annual planned drawdown of Candlewood Lake. Unfortunately, what would normally be a very short-term maintenance repair has stretched into a much longer outage due to supply chain delays and Covid-related staffing shortages with our vendors. We expect the station to be repaired…
Read moreTaunton, MA – October 5, 2021— Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP) today announced that it has increased its strong commitment to local hydropower by extending its contract with FirstLight Power of Burlington, Massachusetts. The transaction, which helps to keep TMLP rates affordable while extending the carbon-free share of the TMLP power portfolio, will now encompass…
Read moreMiddleborough, MA – September 22, 2021—Middleborough Gas and Electric Department (MGED) today affirmed its groundbreaking commitment to Massachusetts hydropower by extending its contract with FirstLight Power of Burlington, Massachusetts. The deal, which helps to keep MGED rates affordable while growing the carbon-free share of the MGED power portfolio, will now extend an additional 10 years…
Read moreMr. Pike brings decades of experience in advocating, supporting and leading clean energy initiatives across the state notably in his recent role as CEO of MassCEC Burlington, MA – September 21, 2021 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, today announced that the company has tapped Stephen Pike as Vice…
Read moreFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2021 FirstLight Annual Drawdown of Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, and Lake Zoar Candlewood Lake – FirstLight Power (FirstLight), the owner and operator of the Rocky River pumped hydroelectric station, will conduct a drawdown of Candlewood Lake, which includes Squantz Pond. In consultation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,…
Read morePublic Statement – For Immediate Release FirstLight Issues Statement About Lake Lillinonah Amidst Historic Rainfall Water level of the lake was lowered in preparation for heightened rainfall expected from Hurricane Ida New Milford, CT – September 3rd, 2021 – FirstLight Power issued the following statement regarding lower than normal lake levels on Lake Lillinonah: “Earlier…
Read moreThe company to offer up to $30,000 in grants to support regional 501c3 non-profit organizations and local communities in the fight against climate change and to advance environmental justice Northfield, MA – August 12, 2021 – FirstLight Power (FirstLight), a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, announced today that the company is launching…
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