Great night at the @join_ACT 2026 Energy Leadership Awards! Big congrats to our valued Franklin County colleagues at @GfldCommCollege on winning the Clean Energy Workforce Development Champion Award – a well-deserved honor!
Our CEO, Justin Trudell, recently penned an oped for @PennLive on the challenges facing #hydropower in #PA and how modernizing the relicensing process could unlock new investment and innovation across the state while supporting growing electricity demand. pennlive.com/opinion/2026/09…
Today, we’re celebrating #HydroDay and the many ways #HydroWorks for our communities.
For more than 140 years, hydropower has provided clean, reliable electricity while supporting local jobs, cost-competitive energy, responsible water management, recreation and more.
Via the #FirstLightSustains grant program, we are proud to support #NewMilfordCommunityAmbulance with funding for two new IV infusion pumps that will help enhance emergency medical care for the #community. Read more: patch.com/connecticut/newmil…
FirstLight is proud to announce that 17 organizations will receive funding to support community enhancement projects through the FirstLight Sustains competitive grant program. Read more about our 2026 grantees: firstlight.energy/firstlight…
Today, we observe #Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress.
At #FirstLight, we recognize the importance of reflecting on our shared history while continuing to foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
Last month, @WFSBnews joined us to check out the installation of Fishheart’s Hydraulic Fishway at FirstLight’s Tunnel Generating Station on the Quinebaug River — the only installation of this innovative floating fishway technology in the U.S. Watch here: wfsb.com/2026/05/12/new-floa…
Today, we join the global community in celebrating World Earth Day.
For our team, every day is #EarthDay!
We’re proud to share that FirstLight, in partnership with Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, has been awarded a contract through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)’s LT2 Procurement to develop our Fort Frances Solar Project (57.2 MW). Read: firstlight.energy/firstlight…
Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer que FirstLight, en partenariat avec la Première Nation de Lac des Mille Lacs, a obtenu un contrat dans le cadre de l’appel d’offres LT2 de la SIERE pour notre projet solaire de Fort Frances (57,2 MW). En savoir plus: firstlight.energy/fr_ca/firs…
Earlier today, FirstLight's Andy Brydges joined Mary Beth Kaeser of Horizon Wings on Great Day Connecticut (@WFSBnews) to highlight our FirstLight Sustains program.
Apply: firstlight.energy/purpose/fi…
Watch: wfsb.com/video/2026/03/17/fi…
#FirstLight #FirstLightSustains
FirstLight is thrilled to announce two new agreements to deliver clean, local, cost-competitive power to New England communities.
Our partnership with Energy New England: firstlight.energy/firstlight…
Our partnership with Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant: firstlight.energy/firstlight…
We recently opened our Shepaug Eagle Observatory for its 40th season! Learn more via @FOX61News: fox61.com/article/news/local…
"Western Pennsylvania's rivers powered its rise once before. Now they can do it again." In a recent @PittsburghPG piece, our CEO, Justin Trudell, highlighted the many co-benefits of investing in #hydropower along Pennsylvania's waterways.
Read here: post-gazette.com/opinion/gue…
On Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the heroic Canadians who served in the Canadian Armed Forces and lost their lives in the line of duty. We offer our heartfelt gratitude today and every day for the sacrifices made to protect the freedom of so many. #LestWeForget
On Veterans Day, we honor and thank those who served in the United States Armed Forces, including many past and present members of the FirstLight team. #VeteransDay2025










