For Immediate Release September 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 …
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Public 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 …
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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.
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 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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FirstLight CEO Alicia Barton recently appeared on WBZ-TV’s Earth Day segment, “How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change”
FirstLight CEO Alicia Barton was quoted in a Derrick Jackson article on U.S. clean energy policy and offshore wind that appeared in the climate journal Grist.
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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Northfield, MA – April 20, 2021 – In celebration of Earth Day, FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, announced today that the company is launching the Valley Climate Champions education grant program. The program was created to engage Franklin County middle and high school teachers and students on the region’s …
FirstLight CEO Alicia Barton was a featured speaker on the “My Climate Journey” podcast recently, sharing her thoughts about climate policy on the federal and state levels, barriers to adopting a clean and reliable grid, and the future of renewable energy.