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FirstLight Launches Climate Action and Environmental Justice Grant Program for Franklin County Communities and Non-Profit Organizations

The 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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Riverview Park Picnic Pavilion Now Accepting Reservations

FirstLight is pleased to announced that it is once again taking reservations for event rentals at its popular picnic pavilion.  This beautiful post and beam pavilion is on the scenic Connecticut River in Northfield, MA.  For more details, or to make a reservation, please visit firstlightpower.com/recreation.

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FirstLight Power Names Jim Matheson as Newest Board Member

Mr. Matheson brings decades of experience in advocating, supporting and leading clean energy initiatives, innovation and investments across the globe Burlington, MA – May 18, 2021 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, today announced that Jim Matheson has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Matheson is on the…

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FirstLight Power:  Recreation Facilities Update for Summer 2021

FirstLight Power today announced its spring and summer recreation plans.   “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to beautiful New England this summer!”  said Len Greene, Director of Government Affairs and Communications. “We are excited to be able to re-open most of our facilities, within state and local guidelines, and we hope people will…

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Northfield Mountain is an Asset in the Fight against Climate Change

This Op-ed by FirstLight CEO Alicia Barton appeared in the Greenfield Recorder on 4/23/21:  This Earth Week, let’s take stock of the climate change solutions that Massachusetts will need as it embarks on a nation-leading commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2050.  The recently enacted climate law sets ambitious goals to decarbonize the state’s electricity supply…

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FirstLight Proud to Sponsor “Revolutionary Power” Fellows

FirstLight is proud to co-sponsor two “Revolutionary Power” fellows, Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru  and Daysia Charles.  The summer fellowships were announced on February 18 at an event featuring Shalanda Baker, the author of “Revolutionary Power: An Activist’s Guide to the Energy Transition” and the Deputy Director for Energy Justice at the U.S. Department of Energy. The…

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