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FirstLight
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Burlington, Massachusetts 3,586 followers
FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company serving North America.
About us
FirstLight Power (FirstLight) is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage, utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and offshore wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.
- Website
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http://www.firstlight.energy
External link for FirstLight
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Power Generation
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Hydropower, Energy Storage, Renewable Power, Solar Power, Electric Generation, and Recreation
Locations
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Primary
111 S Bedford St
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, US
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99 Millers Falls Rd
Northfield, Massachusetts 01360, US
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143 West St
New Milford, Connecticut 06776, US
Employees at FirstLight
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Jim Matheson
Harvard Business School Professor | Partner at Engine Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures | Executive Chairman at Natural Intelligence Systems…
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Phil Giudice
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George Pilat
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Mary Beth Gentleman
Climate & Energy Law Advisor to Clean Energy Companies throughout New England
Updates
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We're #hiring a new SVP, Plant Operations in Northfield, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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FirstLight is hiring! Visit our Career Page to learn more about the following opportunities to work with us. Be a driving force in FirstLight’s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow! Open positions: Engineering and Construction Manager, US I&C Engineer, US IS Analyst, Temp, Canada Electrician, Canada Regulatory Compliance Administrator, US Tax Director, Canada SVP, Plant Operations, US Staff Accountant, US https://lnkd.in/e6zu_gvv #Firstlight #RenewableEnergyJobs #CleanEnergyJobs #EngineeringJobs
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Tomorrow, we celebrate Hydropower Day! For decades, FirstLight's projects have delivered clean, local hydropower to communities across North America, and we know they will continue to power communities, provide jobs, support recreation, and so much more in the decades ahead as the energy transition advances. #HydroDay #FirstLight #FirstLightProud #Hydropower #Hydroelectric #Hydro #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage #PumpedHydro #Solar #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #ClimateChange
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We're thrilled to be a finalist for the 2024 NECEC Clean Energy Company of the Year Award! Learn more about FirstLight and our fellow nominees, and cast your vote for the winner ahead of the August 16th deadline: https://lnkd.in/gC_CJvQK #FirstLight #FirstLightProud #NECEC #GreenFutureGala #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Hydro #Solar #EnergyStorage #Batteries #PumpedHydro #OffshoreWind #OnshoreWind
🌟 Cast Your Vote for NECEC’s 2024 Green Future Gala Awards! 💫 🏅 Have you cast your vote for the finalists in NECEC’s 2024 Green Future Gala Awards? Voting is now open, and we invite you to support these pioneering companies making significant impacts in #CleanEnergy! Introducing a few of the Finalists for #CleanEnergy Company of the Year Award Category. 🎉 🎉 ➡ Ameresco - stands out as a premier cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner, and operator. The company’s extensive portfolio includes solutions designed to reduce costs, achieve net zero decarbonization, and enhance energy resiliency through advanced, connected technologies. The company is recognized for its successful, environmentally responsible projects with federal, state, and local governments, utilities, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial clients. With its headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco employs over 1,500 professionals, delivering expertise across North America and Europe. Learn more - https://www.ameresco.com/ ➡ FirstLight - With the largest portfolio of clean energy generation projects in New England, FirstLight is making a significant impact on the region's energy transition. Its clean energy and energy storage assets provide enough operating capacity to power over 1.3 million New England homes daily. FirstLight is accelerating decarbonization by owning, operating, and integrating large-scale renewable and storage assets, ensuring a clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable electric system. Their assets play a vital role in maintaining grid reliability and flexibility to integrate more solar and wind power. Expanding beyond New England, FirstLight delivers clean, cost-competitive, and reliable energy across North America, positively impacting host communities and beyond. Learn more here - https://firstlight.energy ➡ LineVision - LineVision is pioneering the energy transition with its patented non-contact sensors, offering real-time monitoring and predictive analytics essential for advancing to a net-zero grid. The company’s Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) technology safely increases capacity by up to 40% on aging power lines, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Utilizing LiDAR sensors and advanced analytics, LineVision’s system provides continuous monitoring of up to six conductors without operational disruption or costly installation. Its rapidly deployable platform is supporting utilities in their journey towards a more sustainable and efficient energy future. Read More - https://lnkd.in/d5GHeuHN Support these all-star organizations and their remarkable contributions to clean energy! Cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/eptvhyMs Votes are due by 5:00 pm on August 16. Share this post or include this link in your post with hashtag #VoteGreenFuture2024. #NECEC #NECECImpact #CleanEnergy #CleanTech #ClimateEconomy #GreenFutureGala
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FirstLight is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Burlington Electric Department to deliver over 54 gWh of clean hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits to Burlington, Vermont, supporting the City's commitment to 100% renewable power sourcing and its Net Zero Energy goal. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Rider, said it best, "We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Burlington Electric Department, supporting this innovative municipal utility as it looks to maintain a 100% renewable power supply as electricity demand grows and the energy transition advances. This collaboration complements BED's mission to meet the energy needs of its customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable and socially responsible manner and advances FirstLight's mission to accelerate decarbonization. We are proud to have a partner with a shared focus of turning ambition into action to accelerate the energy transition without sacrificing reliability." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gT2eNjcf #FirstLight #FirstLightProud #Hydropower #Hydroelectric #Hydro #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #PowerPurchaseAgreement #PPA #Vermont #VT #Burlington #CT #Connecticut #MA #Massachusetts
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Check out NBC Connecticut’s recent episode of “This Month of Connecticut History," diving into the history of FirstLight’s Rocky River Pumped Hydro Station! Our own Len Greene and Michael Giapponi discuss the project's 100+ year history and how it is not only Connecticut’s largest battery but “also happens to be a battery you can water ski on!” Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gDyxk-2F #CT #Connecticut #CleanEnergy #Hydropower #CandlewoodLake #Recreation #CleanPower #History #ThisMonthOfConnecticutHistory #FirstLightProud #EnergyStorage
This Month in Connecticut History: July
nbcconnecticut.com
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FirstLight was proud to join the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), Ceres, Inc., NECEC and over 25 other businesses and institutions to call on the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the 2024 Climate Omnibus Bill before the legislative session ends on July 31st. This bill includes key provisions on siting and permitting reform, clean energy and energy storage deployment, decarbonization of transportation infrastructure and more. Passing this critical legislation will keep Massachusetts on track to build an equitable, clean energy future and a thriving economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9HinxEU #FirstLightProud #Massachusetts #MApoli #CleanEnergy #CleanFuture #Equity #Environment #Decarbonization #EnergyStorage #PumpedHydro #Hydro #OffshoreWind #Windpower #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction
Leading Massachusetts Businesses and Institutions Urge Passage of 2024 Climate Omnibus Bill | The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)
environmentalleague.org
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It's Connecticut River Cruise Season! WWLP-22News' Patrick Berry joined FirstLight Tour Guide and First Mate, Una Mccoole, and Boat Captain, Capt. Ryan Leclerc, for a ride on the Connecticut River in our Heritage riverboat to learn about FirstLight's Connecticut River Cruise and the many recreation offerings available at our Franklin County natural spaces. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gH5UR4X4 #FirstLight #FirstLightProud #FirstLightRecreation #Recreation #WesternMass #FranklinCounty #Summer #Nature #Boating
Mass Appeal Enjoy the Heritage Connecticut River boat cruise
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We're #hiring a new Engineering & Construction Manager in New Milford, Connecticut. Apply today or share this post with your network.