News / Public Notices

MGED adds to its substantial commitment for renewable hydropower supply

September 22, 2021

Middleborough, MA – September 22, 2021—Middleborough Gas and Electric Department (MGED) today affirmed its groundbreaking commitment to Massachusetts hydropower by extending its contract with FirstLight Power of Burlington, Massachusetts. The deal, which helps to keep MGED rates affordable while growing the carbon-free share of the MGED power portfolio, will now extend an additional 10 years …

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FirstLight Power Names Stephen Pike as Vice President and General Counsel

September 21, 2021

Mr. Pike brings decades of experience in advocating, supporting and leading clean energy initiatives across the state notably in his recent role as CEO of MassCEC Burlington, MA – September 21, 2021 – FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company, today announced that the company has tapped Stephen Pike as Vice …

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FirstLight Announces Annual Lake Drawdowns in Connecticut

September 17, 2021

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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FirstLight Issues Statement About Lake Lillinonah Amidst Historic Rainfall

September 3, 2021

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

August 12, 2021

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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