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FirstLight Notice on Canalside Rail Trail Bike Path Detour

Beginning Wednesday, August 21st, a portion of the Canalside Rail Trail Bike Path from the 11th Street Bridge to Depot Street will be closed to allow FirstLight to complete a maintenance project on the Turners Falls Power Canal Left Dike. The closure is expected to continue through late October. To support public awareness of the…

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FirstLight Statement on Debris Removal Efforts Following Sunday’s Extreme Rainfall and Flooding 

Following the extreme rainfall event and associated flooding that impacted Southwestern Connecticut and the Lower Housatonic River area on Sunday, August 18th, both man-made and natural debris made its way downstream and collected above the Stevenson Dam. Starting Thursday, August 22nd, FirstLight will begin a phased effort to safely address the debris field.   Smaller woody…

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FirstLight Statement on Extreme Rainfall in Western Connecticut

Amidst extreme unanticipated rainfall in Western Connecticut and associated flooding in the Lower Housatonic River area, FirstLight assures the community that the Stevenson Dam is structurally secure and is operating as it was designed to – it is not in danger of failing. The Stevenson Dam is not a flood control facility, so it cannot…

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FirstLight and Burlington Electric Department Enter Power Purchase Agreement for Hydroelectricity to Support Burlington’s Energy Demand with Clean, New England Power

As part of the agreement, Burlington Electric Department will purchase clean hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits produced by FirstLight’s Connecticut hydroelectric facility  Burlington, MA and Burlington, VT – August 6, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company, today announced a new power purchase agreement with Burlington Electric…

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FirstLight Encourages Safe Summer Recreation and Highlights the Critical Role of Energy Storage in Delivering Reliability Through Variable Weather

As the official start to summer begins and the weather heats up, FirstLight urges the public to exercise caution when enjoying recreational activities including boating and swimming. Northfield, MA and New Milford, CT – July 2, 2024 – Following recent extreme heat and ahead of Fourth of July activities, FirstLight, a leading clean power producer,…

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FirstLight Announces Recipients for 2024 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program

Program will provide over $82,000 in grants to 18 organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to support projects focused on sustainability and community improvement. Burlington, MA – May 30, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced the recipients of more than $82,000 in grant money, in the…

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