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.
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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Company leadership commends Mr. Giudice for his contributions to FirstLight and offers congratulations on his new role as Special Assistant to the President for Climate Policy Burlington, MA – February 16, 2021 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, today announced that the company has elected Stephan Rupert as Chair …
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NORTHFIELD, Mass., December 15, 2020—FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company in New England and owner-operator of the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, today unveiled its plan to open its trails this winter to skiers, hikers, walkers, and other recreational use, while remaining consistent with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 safety and …
Leading MA business association recognizes FirstLight’s clean energy portfolio, commitment to social responsibility FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, has been named by Associated Industries of Massachusetts as a 2020 winner of the AIM Sustainability Award. The AIM award, issued annually since 2016, recognizes excellence in environmental stewardship, promotion of …