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

February 3, 2025

FirstLight Sustains supports projects that foster community building and environmental sustainability in areas across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania Burlington, MA – February 3, 2025 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced that applications are now open for the third year of FirstLight Sustains. The competitive grant program is aimed…

FirstLight’s Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory Opens for the Season

January 10, 2025

Visitors have enjoyed over 40 sightings of the U.S. national bird, the bald eagle, since opening day and can look forward to much more activity ahead for families and guests of all ages Southbury, CT – January 10, 2025 – FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Shepaug Hydro Generating Station in Southbury, opened the…

Greenfield Recorder: FirstLight expanding access to rec areas

June 3, 2024

FirstLight Announces Recipients for 2024 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program

May 30, 2024

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…

MassLive: Hearings on FirstLight relicensing to be heard by DEP, public remotely

May 23, 2024

FirstLight Highlights Enhanced Activities and Expanded Access at Franklin County Recreation Areas

April 30, 2024

Situated along a beautiful stretch of the Connecticut River, FirstLight is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy a wide variety of warm-weather recreational opportunities and programs Northfield, MA – April 30, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced a series of spring and summer recreation activities and…

WNPR: A dam fine spot for bald eagles: Birders flock to a CT river for a glimpse of majestic bird

March 12, 2024

Water Power Magazine: A new path forward – Q&A with FirstLight’s Justin Trudell

February 2, 2024

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

February 1, 2024

FirstLight Sustains supports projects that promote community building and sustainability in communities across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Burlington, MA – February 1, 2024 – FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, today announced the second year of FirstLight Sustains, a competitive grant program aimed at improving the quality of life in the communities…

Fox61: The season of soaring in Southbury continues

January 31, 2024

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